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Politics
Nick Lester

Any deal with Iran is ‘going to be president’s decision’ – Scott Bessent

The Treasury secretary fielded media questions at a White house briefing (Jacquelyn Martin/AP) - (AP)

A decision on any deal to end the conflict with Iran rests with the US president, treasury secretary Scott Bessent has said after reports negotiators for both sides had reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on the Middle East country’s nuclear plans.

The cabinet member refused to be drawn on the draft settlement when he answered questions at a White House briefing on Thursday.

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