Jeff Rathke
US State Department spokesperson
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View Timeline →Total Oil Company Seeks to Return to Iran
Total Oil Company is looking to resume its natural gas liquefaction project in Iran if sanctions are lifted, following discussions between Iran's Oil Minister and…
US: It is Still Too Early for Trade with Iran
The U.S. State Department has stated that it is too early for trade with Iran, responding to reports of a U.S. oil delegation visiting Tehran.…
Obstacles Threatening the Final Nuclear Agreement
The article discusses the challenges facing the Iran nuclear negotiations, highlighting diverging positions between Iranian leaders and U.S. officials regarding sanctions and military oversight. Key…
US Emphasizes Gradual Lifting of Sanctions Despite Iranian Officials' Demands
The US has reiterated its stance on the gradual lifting of sanctions against Iran, despite Iranian leaders' demands for immediate removal upon reaching an agreement.…
The U.S. Rejects Proposal for 'Exchange of Amir Hekmati'
The U.S. has called for the release of its citizens imprisoned in Iran, including Amir Hekmati, while denying any proposal for his exchange. This situation…