US Defense Secretary said a deal on Iran's nuclear program is near signing, adding that the program has been set back by years, according to i24NEWS.
US Defense Secretary stated on Tuesday evening that an agreement with Iran is close to being signed, asserting that the Islamic Republic's nuclear program has been set back by years. The remarks were reported by i24NEWS, and come amid a flurry of conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over the status of the negotiations. As The Zioneer has reported over the past week, Iranian officials have alternately described talks as at an 'advanced stage' and awaiting a final decision, while US officials have expressed uncertainty after President Trump vowed to respond to the downing of a helicopter. The defense secretary's statement marks one of the most senior and optimistic US assessments yet, though no formal announcement or timeline has been provided. It remains unclear which specific setbacks to the Iranian program he was referencing, or whether the 'setback' reflects diplomatic constraints, sabotage, or military action. The report is sourced to a single outlet and no other official confirmation has been released.
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