US Snubs Prisoner Swap to Seek Multifaceted Deal

Iran's offer of negotiation over a prisoner swap was not welcomed by the United States because it seeks comprehensive talks covering all areas of dispute, according to an analyst. 
"They do not want to negotiate with Iran in separate packages, but want to put all issues in one package and negotiate within that framework," Mehdi Zakerian, an expert on international affairs, said in an interview with ISNA. 
Tensions heightened between Iran and the US after Washington walked away from the 2015 nuclear deal (formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) last year and reimposed harsh sanctions.