Iran's government has been defiant about the US sanctions reinstated by then-President Donald Trump in 2018 when he abandoned a nuclear deal - but also very focused on getting them lifted. <br /><br />Talks with the Biden administration on the issue have been taking place for weeks, with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sounding more upbeat than US officials about reaching an agreement. <br /><br />Though Iran's leaders seem reluctant to admit it, the sanctions have exacerbated already serious economic problems - as recent long queues for chicken have shown.<br /><br />#BBCNews<br />
