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Trump says a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program would be acceptable
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- 7:02 AM in New York
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- Aboard Air Force One
Speaking on Air Force One after leaving Beijing, Trump said he would be fine with a 20-year suspension if Iran's commitment was "real", said the U.S. "may have to do a little cleanup work" in Iran, and said he had agreed to the ceasefire largely as a favour to Pakistan.
Why it matters
Trump had until then demanded Iran forgo weapons capability permanently; Iranian officials were reported to reject a 20-year enrichment halt and to favour three to five years.
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