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The reduced funding could potentially affect the pace at which the US rebuilds its weapons stockpiles depleted during the war with Iran.

Tehran insists on its seven conditions being met by the US, and "any position that contradicts this framework is unacceptable," the agency added.

The minimum that Trump needs for a new deal with Iran also differs from what Israel wants, militarily, politically, and economically.

The announcement comes amid rising security tensions between Tehran and Washington and the possibility of renewed US strikes on Iranian territory.

Analysis by US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), shows at least eight gas tankers carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.

Trump threatened to 'hit Iran hard' as Iranian officials revealed new tactics targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at keeping oil prices high ahead of US midterm elections.

Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.

Three US aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, the New York Times said, adding that the Pentagon had developed plan for a three-day campaign against Iran.

The war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, has helped drive Trump's domestic approval ratings downward and is weighing heavily on his fellow Republicans.

Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.