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The U.S. is ready to lift all the sanctions against Iran and restore diplomatic ties with Tehran, but on condition of a comprehensive deal first.<\/p>\n

U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook made this known on Monday.<\/p>\n

He said \u201cIf we can reach a comprehensive agreement, the U.S. is prepared to lift all of our sanctions, restore diplomatic ties that were broken 40 years ago, and to welcome the Iranian people into the international community.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut we need to get to the deal first,\u201d Hook told reporters.<\/p>\n

He added that the U.S. was looking for a \u201ctruly comprehensive deal,\u201d which would address Iran\u2019s nuclear and missile programs as well as Tehran\u2019s regional policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no back channel currently operating between the United States government and the Iranian government,\u201d Hook added.<\/p>\n

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