Iran’s UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks but denies US commodity purchase claims (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's UN ambassador reported progress in US-Iran peace talks but denied US claims that Tehran would use unfrozen assets to buy US commodities.

• Iran's UN ambassador reported progress in US-Iran peace talks but denied US claims about using unfrozen assets to buy US commodities.
• Two working groups will be established to discuss sanctions removal and Iranian nuclear issues.
• Iran rejected US assertions that it would allow other countries to influence decisions on using unfrozen assets for commodity purchases.