Unnamed Iranian diplomat says that proposal for nuclear deal by EU could be acceptable. Iran has been seeking assurances that no other U.S. president could unilaterally withdraw from the deal. Oil prices could see further downward pressure if a deal is reached. Iran considers that a European Union proposal for the restoration of the so-called nuclear deal could be “acceptable” if it provides assurances about the key demands of the Islamic Republic, a senior Iranian diplomat was quoted as saying on Friday. Speaking to Iran’s IRNA news agency, the unnamed Iranian diplomat said on Friday, as carried by Reuters : “Proposals by the EU can be acceptable if they provide Iran with assurance on the issues of safeguards, sanctions and guarantees.” Iran has been seeking assurances that no other U.S. president could unilaterally withdraw from the deal and impose new sanctions if such an agreement is reached now. […]