Iran's position in talks with the US to end the war hasn't changed much from earlier iterations that failed to yield progress towards a deal, WSJ reports, citing mediators and US officials

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Iran's position in talks with the US to end the war hasn't changed much from earlier iterations that failed to yield progress towards a deal, WSJ reports, citing mediators and US officials

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Comments came after Trump said he called off military strikes planned for Tuesday.
Mediators said Iran continues to insist on an end to hostilities, financial relief, reparations for war damage, and a role in overseeing the Strait of Hormuz while remaining at odds with US demands regarding the closing or long-term suspension of its nuclear programme.
US and Israel had been preparing to carry out new attacks on Iran within days, according to people familiar with the matter.
Some said strikes could still happen as early as next week.

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