Iran nuclear talks pause as diplomats confer with capitals

The Arab News reported according to the Associated Press, European officials said Friday, talks to salvage the tattered 2015 nuclear deal with Iran have paused while diplomats return to capitals for political consultations.

British, German and French negotiators said in a joint statement: “January has been the most intensive period of these talks to date.” They added: “Everyone knows we are reaching the final stage, which requires political decisions.”

Russia’s representative at the talks, Mikhail Ulyanov, said the meeting was expected to resume next week.

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The United States pulled out of the Vienna accord in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump and reimpose heavy sanctions on Iran. Tehran has responded by increasing the purity and amounts of uranium it enriches and stockpiles, in breach of the accord.

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US President Joe Biden has signaled that he wants to rejoin the deal, which is still supported by Russia, the three European powers and China.

Source: arabnewes