Scoop: Iran's latest nuke pitch

Iran asked the U.S. about an interim nuclear deal during high-stakes talks in Rome, sources with knowledge of the issue tell Axios' Barak Ravid.

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told White House envoy Steve Witkoff that it might not be possible to meet President Trump's two-month deadline for a final nuclear accord, and suggested a temporary pact to let more complex negotiations continue.
• ⏱️ Witkoff told Araghchi he wants to focus on reaching a comprehensive deal within 60 days, but could revisit the idea of an interim deal, if necessary, closer to that deadline.

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