US officials are said to be concerned about being drawn into a frozen conflict of no war and no deal with Iran, Axios reports
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- US President Trump is vacillating between launching new military strikes or waiting to see if his financial sanctions make Iran more inclined to negotiate an end to its nuclear weapons program, according to advisers.
- The advisor described POTUS as "frustrated but realistic".
- Regarding Monday's talks, sources say no decisions were made. Trump was not inclined to accept Iran's proposal, as it would postpone nuclear talks.