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Biden Officials Quietly Meet With Iranian Counterparts to Discuss Prisoner Releases, Limiting Nuclear Program

  • The Biden administration has restarted confidential talks with Iran in Oman to negotiate the release of detained Americans and curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
  • Biden officials have met with Iranian counterparts at least three times since December.
  • Iran wants billions of dollars in frozen assets released in exchange for concessions on prisoners and its nuclear program.
  • Tensions between the US and Iran have risen over the last year.
  • Biden faces political pressure not to appear weak against adversaries like Iran.
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