""We feel good about the prospects of a deal," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a news conference, calling conversations mediated by Pakistan 'productive and ongoing.'"
""The US could impose secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Iranian crude," US treasury secretary Scott Bessent stated, highlighting the potential impact on China's oil purchases."
""Mr Munir, who had mediated the last round of talks, would seek 'to narrow gaps' between the two sides," according to a senior Iranian source."
The Trump administration expressed optimism about reaching a deal to end the war with Iran, warning of increased economic pressure if Tehran does not comply. The US may impose secondary sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil to gain leverage before negotiations. US and Iranian officials are considering further talks in Pakistan after previous negotiations ended without a breakthrough. Pakistan's army chief is mediating to prevent conflict renewal. The US treasury secretary indicated that China's purchase of Iranian oil might pause due to US sanctions.
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