US-Iran Nuclear Talks Begin After June 19 Signing
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- The White House characterized the proposed memorandum of understanding with Iran as a framework agreement, explicitly distinguishing it from a final peace deal.
- US officials said negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme will begin after the June 19 signing, with sanctions relief tied to inspections.
Why it matters: The White House's 'framework, not final' framing means the real leverage points — sanctions relief and inspections — remain unsettled until post-signing talks begin. The June 19 ceremony delivers a public milestone while the hard technical compromises on IAEA access and enrichment get deferred to subsequent negotiating rounds.
