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While Republicans have denounced Russia leading the talks with Iran for a new nuclear deal, it is being reported Russia's demand for sanctions protections has put talks on the verge of collapse.
Just days after reports a deal was close, diplomats are now signaling talks for a rewritten Iran nuclear deal have stalled due to Russia's demand for sanctions protections amid the world response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Politico reported Thursday night.
"The talks seem to have stalled, primarily because of Russian demands," International Crisis Group analyst Ali Vaez told Politico.
With its economy struggling under sanctions, Russian negotiators have sought an 11th-hour exemption for Russian business with Iran from European Union and United States sanctions against the war.