Iran-US war latest: Trump denies offering Tehran sanctions relief to rein in its nuclear programme
President Trump denied reports that the U.S. offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear commitments, while asserting that the U.S. will win the conflict 'very soon.' Meanwhile, Iranian officials have taunted the U.S., claiming that Washington will eventually be forced to leave the region.
Why it matters
The escalating rhetoric between the U.S. and Iran highlights the volatility of current Middle East tensions and the uncertainty surrounding nuclear diplomacy.
Trump claimed that the US will win its war in Iran ‘very soon’ after fresh peace talks in New York
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