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Iran briefing: 'Toll booth' trouble remains as Trump says deal 'largely' done

ABC Australia · May 24, 2026, 8:46 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Donald Trump said Iran had "never lost a negotiation" in 2020.
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Donald Trump said Iran had "never lost a negotiation" in 2020. Details of a possible current deal remain secret. (Reuters: Majid Asgaripour/WANA)

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