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Trump refuses to unfreeze Iranian assets before deal is finalized

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a recent interview with NBC News’ "Meet the Press" that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached.

Once the Iranians sign an agreement, we can start talking about that issue © Mena Today 

Once the Iranians sign an agreement, we can start talking about that issue © Mena Today 

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a recent interview with NBC News’ "Meet the Press" that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions before a peace deal is reached.

Trump said he would consider those steps after an agreement is done. "Comes after," he said. "Yeah. If they behave, if they do a good job, we start talking. Yeah."

Trump also said that he was not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a short-term deal with Tehran.

Reporting by Jasper Ward and Bo Erickson in Washington

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