Mideast Live Updates: U.S. Eases Sanctions on Iranian Oil, but Progress on Nuclear Issues Is Muddy

The US has eased sanctions on Iranian oil, but progress on nuclear issues remains unclear. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors into the country, potentially marking a significant development. However, Iranian officials have contradicted this statement, claiming they have made no new commitments. Inspections in Iran have been limited since 2018, when President Trump withdrew from an Obama-era nuclear deal.

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