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Trump Says Iran Must Abandon Nuclear Capability for Deal

8/18/2026

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President Donald Trump said U.S. will be patient with Iran, rely on a blockade, and will not rush a deal unless Iran abandons its nuclear capability.
Jared Kushner said talks with Iranian officials are more robust than ever but have not produced an understanding.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson told Sky News Arabia that Hezbollah must be disarmed as part of a pilot program for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

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President Donald Trump said U.S. will be patient with Iran, rely on a blockade, and will not rush a deal unless Iran abandons its nuclear capability.
Jared Kushner said talks with Iranian officials are more robust than ever but have not produced an understanding.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson told Sky News Arabia that Hezbollah must be disarmed as part of a pilot program for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.