Iran May Consider Direct U.S. Talks Over Nuclear Guarantees
- Direct talks may happen if they help assure deal’s future
- Iran says diplomats “closer than ever” to nuclear deal
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Iran would consider dealing directly with the U.S. if there was significant progress toward securing a “good” nuclear deal, its foreign minister said.
Envoys in Vienna are locked in their eighth round of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal that lifted some sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on its atomic work. Tehran has often been more optimistic about a deal than the U.S. and European envoys who warn time is running out for success.