State Department spokesman says Trump 'holds all the cards' in Iran talks
US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said President Donald Trump has the upper hand in negotiations with Tehran, according to Al Jazeera.
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US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said that President Donald Trump "holds all of the cards" in ongoing talks with Iran, according to Al Jazeera.
The remark reflects the administration's public posture toward negotiations with Tehran, though the report did not elaborate on the specific issues under discussion or any recent developments in the talks.
Tensions between Washington and Tehran have remained elevated over Iran's nuclear program and the broader regional fallout from recent conflicts, with both sides continuing to stake out public positions ahead of any further negotiations.
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