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Trump Asserts Stopping Iran's Nuclear Program Is Priority Over Economic Pain

US President Donald Trump declared that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority, even if it causes economic hardship for Americans. Iran’s chief negotiator warned that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure. The statements were made amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Iran’s chief negotiator stated that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure. The remark was reported by The Hindu. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor in his decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, emphasizing that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority. This was reported by France24. The two sources agree on Trump’s statement but differ on the exact wording of the Iranian negotiator’s message.

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IndependentThe HinduMay 13, 06:12 AM
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

Iran’s chief negotiator said Tuesday that Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or face failure

PublicFrance 24May 13, 04:25 AM
Middle East live: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

US President Donald ⁠Trump said on Tuesday ​that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor inhis decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end ​to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority.Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.