
Iran has grown more confident in its ability to confront the United States, with officials indicating few signs of readiness to make a deal with Washington, according to a New York Times report citing unnamed officials.
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The article cites officials as saying there are few signs that Iran is ready to make any sort of deal with Washington.
Iran has grown more confident in its ability to confront US — NYT
The article cites officials as saying there are few signs that Iran is ready to make any sort of deal with Washington
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