Senior U.S. delegation headed to Middle East amid concerns about Iran deal


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  • Thursday, 29 Apr 2021

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A team of U.S. envoys is traveling to the Middle East this week for talks with key allies, a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday, amid simmering concerns in the region about President Joe Biden's attempt to rejoin the Iran nuclear deal.

"A senior interagency delegation will be traveling over the coming week to discuss a number of important matters related to U.S. national security and ongoing efforts toward a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East region," the official said.

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