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WRAPUP 7-US, Iran at Odds on Nuclear Inspections, Frozen Assets in Deal to End War
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran concluded Monday in Switzerland, yet both nations offered conflicting accounts regarding financial incentives, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's parallel conflict in Lebanon.
President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into "Infinity," but Tehran denied making such concessions, raising questions about the viability of their fragile peace deal.
Iran and Oman issued a joint statement Tuesday stressing their "sovereign rights" to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic and costs, though U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran would not be allowed to charge tolls.
The framework outlines a $300 billion investment fund for reconstruction, yet Washington and Tehran disagree on whether Iran can access frozen assets or how the country spends those funds.
Domestically, the Republican-controlled Senate voted 50-48 to invoke the War Powers Act, while violence in southern Lebanon threatens a ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday.
Washington will not tolerate tolls or fees in the "international" sea route, Rubio stressed yesterday - Plan in place for the expedited removal of 11,000 sailors who remain stranded in the Gulf