US Republican congressman says Iran nuclear deal negotiations closer than ever

Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Al Jazeera that US-Iran nuclear negotiations have advanced further than previously reported, contingent on strict verification mechanisms and limits on Iranian nuclear activity. Zinke emphasized that any agreement must protect US national interests while acknowledging tensions with Israel over the talks and the possibility of sanctions relief tied to compliance and regime behavior. The congressman's comments reflect ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the decade-long impasse over Iran's nuclear program.