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April 7, 2021

U.S and Iran Say Early Talks on Relaunching Nuclear Deal "Constructive"
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U.S. and Iranian officials expressed optimism following the start of
"constructive" talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the landmark 2015 Iran
nuclear agreement, from which the U.S. unilaterally withdrew in 2018
under former President Trump, reimposing harsh sanctions on Iran. The
two sides are meeting indirectly through the remaining parties in the
nuclear accord. This is an Iranian government spokesperson.

Ali Rabiei: "We are confident that we are on the right track. And if
America's will, seriousness and honesty is proven, it could be a good
sign for a better future, a future of peace and security for the region
and the world."

Meanwhile, an Iranian military vessel appears to have been attacked
Tuesday in the Red Sea by an Israeli mine. The New York Times reports
Israeli officials notified the U.S. that Israel was responsible for the
attack. It was the latest in a series of naval attacks between Israel
and Iran.


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