Tehran 0
7 June 2020

Three days after a prisoner exchange facilitated by the Swiss, Iran’s diplomatic spokesperson suggested that “if the Swiss government continues to cooperate, we are ready to repatriate the rest of the Iranians who are in U.S. custody”. Relatedly, an Iranian government spokesperson opined that “no sign of the U.S. administration’s inclination towards serious and effective talks can be seen in these tweets [by President Trump thanking Iran and calling for “the big deal”]. If America is eager to hold talks with Iran, it can return to the JCPOA and continue talks with Iran along with the remaining parties to the accord”.

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