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Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims

Al Monitor 2026/06/23 15:10

By Olivia Le Poidevin

GENEVA, June 23 (Reuters) - Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday reported good progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, but denied U.S. claims that Tehran would use assets unfrozen as part of a deal to buy U.S. commodities.

"Our colleagues continue to discuss in very good talks yesterday at the technical level," said Ali Bahreini, adding that two working groups will be established within the coming days to discussthe removal of sanctions against Iran and issues related to Iranian nuclear activities.

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