Friday, November 22, 2013

Iranian Nuclear Talks Have Reached A Standstill



Iran Deal Falters as Negotiators Cite Little Progress -- Bloomberg

Negotiators weren’t able to reach agreement on a first-step accord to resolve a decade-old dispute over Iran’s nuclear program, reducing the likelihood that foreign ministers will arrive to strike a deal after two days of negotiations in Geneva.

Talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign policy chief representing world powers at the talks, broke up late yesterday after more than six hours of intense consultations, the EU said in a statement. The sides will reconvene today.

“We have made no progress” toward resolving certain disagreements in the text, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters in Geneva. He said foreign ministers won’t come unless there’s “success in negotiations.”

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More News On Talks Reaching A Standstill On Iran's Nuclear Program

'Substantial,' 'Detailed' Iran Nuclear Talks Move to Third Day -- Voice of America
Nuclear deal with Iran hangs in balance as talks drag on -- Washington Post
Iran nuclear talks make some progress, but still differences -- Reuters
Iran nuclear negotiator digs heels in over right to enrich uranium -- The Guardian
Iran says 'no progress' in Day 2 of nuclear talks -- Times of India/AFP
Iran says uranium enrichment "non-negotiable principle" -- Xinhuanet

My Comment: Iran's position has not changed. They want to continue uranium enrichment as well as having sanctions removed. If they continue with this position .... these talks are "pointless" and dead.

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