Strong Signs Indicate Iran Nuclear Deal Just Around the Corner

Deals between the West and Tehran have often been preceded by hostages being freed for hefty cash payments. 

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, February 8, 2022. AP/Lisa Leutner, file

With Britain inching closer to winning the release of an Iran-held hostage and Russia apparently reassured it will be able to sidestep sanctions to make future deals with Tehran, can a new appeasement pact with the Islamic Republic be far behind?

Several Washington sources tell the Sun an agreement to renew the 2015 nuclear deal between six top world powers and Iran is indeed close to being finalized. A recent, last-minute snag — Russia’s demand to exclude its dealings with Tehran from Ukraine-related sanctions — now looks on the way to being resolved. 

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