That is part of the calculus for why this is, well, so important. And there's also another wrinkle that demonstrates just how complicated these negotiations are. Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Iranian officials canceled participation in some planned technical talks. arguing that certain conditions they wanted fulfilled, including access to previously unfrozen funds, had not yet been met. In other words, while the broader political agreement to continue talking remains alive, there are massive disagreements that still exist underneath the surface. (11:54–12:03)
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Asserts that Iranian officials withdrew from certain planned technical discussions.
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