NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States has been reaching out to Iranian officials to discuss the fate of American nationals held in the Islamic republic, a U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday, at a time of heightened tension between the longtime enemies.
"We've been offering, as has the president (Donald Trump) to meet with Iranians (over the issue). We sent a letter earlier this year ... (that) found its way there," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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