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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough
Key takeaways
- Previously he has called on Iran to permanently cease enriching uranium - a stage in making a weapon - and to be prevented from ever acquiring nuclear weapons.
- But he also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in talks.
- Israeli and US forces began massive air strikes on Iran on 28 February.
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Robert Greenall Reuters Trump was asked about Iran on his return flight from Beijing after meeting the Chinese president US President Donald Trump has said he would accept a 20-year suspension by Iran of its nuclear programme, in what appears to be confirmation of a shift in position away from a demand for a total end to it.
Trump said it had to be a "real 20 years". Previously he has called on Iran to permanently cease enriching uranium - a stage in making a weapon - and to be prevented from ever acquiring nuclear weapons.
But he also said his patience with Iran was running out, with no sign of a breakthrough in talks.
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