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Iran Nuclear Deal: Trump Seeks New Talks

6 February 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSIran Nuclear Deal:Trump Seeks NewTalks6 February 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

US President Donald Trump said he would quickly begin work on a new nuclear agreement with Iran, while ordering stricter sanctions.

Key facts

  • He called reports of a US-Israeli attack plan greatly exaggerated.
  • The sanctions directive revives a first-term policy that included withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: Iran’s opposition to nuclear weapons could ease US concerns; Tehran wants Israel restrained.

Iran’s position

  • Analysts say Iran’s influence has weakened because of the Gaza conflict and economic discontent, so a deal may be its best option.

Exam angle

  • Agreement: 2015 nuclear deal. Person: Abbas Araqchi.

Test yourself

1. Who is named as Iran's Foreign Minister in the notes on the US-Iran nuclear deal talks?

Abbas Araqchi said Iran's opposition to nuclear weapons could address US concerns.

2. Trump's sanctions directive revived a first-term policy that included withdrawal from which agreement?

The first-term policy included leaving the 2015 nuclear deal.

3. How did Trump describe reports of a US-Israeli plan to attack Iran?

He termed the reports greatly exaggerated.

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