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Iran nuclear talks: Trump's terms, Tehran's defiance

Iran nuclear talks: Trump's terms, Tehran's defiance

On the war's 100th day, Trump said the US would help destroy Iran's uranium if a deal is reached, but won't unfreeze Iranian assets first. Tehran says talks are stalled by Washington's contradictions and keeps threatening US targets.

The summary above is a neutral framing. Below, each side reports the same story in its own words — judge for yourself.

United States

Trump frames it as a tough but open hand: the US will help Iran 'destroy' its enriched uranium under a deal, but there will be no sanctions relief or asset unfreeze until peace is signed.

Iran

Tehran says talks are stalled by Washington's 'contradictory stance,' insists US bases and Israel remain 'legitimate targets,' and rejects negotiating under bombardment.

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