A senior Trump administration official told the Washington Post that determining the amount of money Iran may receive in a prospective deal is difficult because it depends on what Tehran offers in return, according to the report circulated by the outlet.
A senior Trump administration official told the Washington Post that calculating the financial compensation Iran might receive under a prospective nuclear deal is challenging because the amount hinges on what Tehran offers in return. The remark surfaced on Wednesday afternoon via Israeli and international channels, adding a note of caution to ongoing US-Iran diplomatic contacts.
The comment comes amid a flurry of statements from US officials and reports about the state of negotiations. Background context — as The Zioneer has previously reported — includes President Trump saying on June 11 that Iran "wants a deal more than I do" because they've "taken hits", and a White House senior official estimating an 85% chance of a deal on June 12. Vice President Vance also issued a rebuttal on June 12 against "false information" regarding upfront cash for Tehran. The Washington Post quote is the latest administration signal that the financial terms remain unsettled and dependent on Iran's proposals in return.
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