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Trump Says U.S. and Iran Are Getting Closer to Nuclear Deal
President Trump told CBS News negotiators are nearing an agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, unfreeze some Iranian assets, and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said additional progress could be announced within days.
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President Trump said in a phone interview with CBS News that the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement. He added that "every day it gets better and better" and that he would only sign a deal in which the U.S. " The reported framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing some Iranian assets held abroad, and continued talks.
He warned that failure to reach an accord would result in Iran facing unprecedented pressure. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking Saturday ahead of a dinner at the U.S.
Embassy in New Delhi, said "there may be news later today" and that "some progress" had already been made. " Sources told CBS News that Trump continues to review proposals and is consulting advisers and leaders from Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
