US Forces to Stay in Middle East Until Iran Nuclear Deal Reached, Axios Reports (opens original article in a new tab)

US forces will stay in the Middle East until a nuclear agreement with Iran is reached, as officials believe recent pressure increases the chances of a deal, while Israel maintains its hardline stance and the US suggests potential Gulf funding for Iran's reconstruction under certain conditions.

• US forces will remain in the Middle East until a nuclear deal with Iran is reached
• US officials believe recent damage to Iran increases likelihood of a deal
• Israel's Netanyahu insists on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons regardless of the deal
• US Vice President Vance suggests Gulf states could fund Iran's reconstruction if it dismantles its nuclear program and allows inspections