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Iran willing to push for ceasefire in Yemen talks with European powers

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Iran and European powers have made good progress in talks to end the conflict in Yemen as Tehran has shown itself willing to push for a ceasefire and ease the humanitarian crisis there, according to officials on both sides.

 

The talks were launched in February as part of efforts to avert President Donald Trump's decision to pull the US out of a 2015 nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions on Tehran.

 

Created on a separate track to the nuclear negotiations, they are meant to address US concerns over Iran's regional role and show Washington that Europe could prise compromises from Tehran.

 

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