U.S. has started to talk with Iran about detained Americans, Biden national security advisor says

WASHINGTON – White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Sunday that the United States has started speaking with Iran over detained Americans.

When asked for an update on the nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, Sullivan said that "the ball is in their court.".

Sullivan said that President Joe Biden remains intent on preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and believes the best way to do that is through "clear-eyed diplomacy.".

Iran has not yet responded," Sullivan said.