A senior US official said Washington will not reduce its military presence in the Middle East until a nuclear agreement with Iran is finalized, and any reduction will only follow progress in implementing the deal, Israeli media report.
A senior US official has clarified that American forces will maintain their current posture in the Middle East until a final nuclear agreement is reached with Iran, according to an Israeli media report citing the official's remarks. The official stated that any troop reduction would only follow demonstrated progress in implementing the deal. The statement echoes and reinforces the position The Zioneer reported earlier this evening (Mon 19:03 Jerusalem) — that US officials told mediators the military would stay in place throughout the 60-day nuclear talks. It also aligns with the broader US line reported over recent days: no frozen Iranian funds released until Tehran fulfills commitments (Fri Jun 12, 17:15), and the message from a senior US official on June 13 that Israel would not be asked to leave Lebanon until a final Iran-Lebanon deal. The comment underscores Washington's insistence on linking force posture and financial leverage to concrete nuclear progress, even as diplomatic channels remain open.
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- DevelopingSenior Iranian official tells Reuters Tehran will keep nuclear status quo until final deal
- DevelopingSenior US official: Israel won't be asked to leave Lebanon until final Iran-Lebanon deal — at least 60 days
- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry adviser: No deal with Trump until all Iranian demands met
- DevelopingIran: No nuclear talks until US fulfills its obligations
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