This is related to this early report from The NYT earlier today.
Via CNN, the White House came out tonight denying the story published by the NYT regarding a talk deal with Iran after the election.
Steve Brusk @stevebruskCNN
WH on NYT report: "It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections
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Steve Brusk @stevebruskCNN
WH: "We continue to work with the P-5 on a diplomatic solution and have said from the outset that we would be prepared to meet bilaterally"
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Steve Brusk @stevebruskCNN
WH: "onus is on the Iranians" to meet obligations, otherwise "they will continue to face crippling sanctions and increased pressure"
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Here more from
Politico:
National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor offered a denial.
"It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections," he said in a statement.
"We continue to work with the P-5 on a diplomatic solution and have said from the outset that we would be prepared to meet bilaterally. The president has made clear that he will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and we will do what we must to achieve that. It has always been our goal for sanctions to pressure Iran to come in line with its obligations. The onus is on the Iranians to do so, otherwise they will continue to face crippling sanctions and increased pressure."
4:30 PM PT: Still wondering how NYT got this wrong and was their source within the administration if there was any.