Trump Pushes for ‘Tougher’ Iran Deal Following Situation Room Meeting

“No money will be exchanged, until further notice,” Trump said. “Other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to. ”

Administration officials remain publicly optimistic despite the delays

One senior official acknowledged that negotiations have been complicated by communications challenges inside Iran, where much of the country’s leadership has reportedly been operating under extraordinary security measures amid ongoing regional tensions.

“There will be a deal,” the official said. “The imminence of it, we’ll see. We’re willing to wait so the president gets what he asks for.

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