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The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud

Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.”

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President Trump has repeatedly said that the United States and Iran were coming close to a deal to end the war. It is not clear that they are actually any closer at the moment.
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A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

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A rally in Tehran on Monday after Iran and Israel exchanged fire.
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