Final push in Iran nuclear talks as March 31 deadline looms
- 9 years ago
It is make-or-break time in nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran.
With a March 31 deadline fast approaching for a preliminary deal, the Swiss resort of Lausanne is the scene of frantic last-minute diplomacy to try to iron out differences.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have been there for days to try to reach an accord and they held several rounds of talks on Saturday.
For the leader of Tehran’s delegation, it is now the turn of the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China to compromise.
“Iran has made a decision, a political decision, to go for an engagement with dignity,” Zarif told reporters.
“I believe our negotiating partners also need to make decisions. I believe they have realised that sanctions, pressure and an agreement will not go together.”
Western officials close to the talks have said it is down to Iran to give ground in a deal to halt its sensitive nuclear work in return for sanctions relie
With a March 31 deadline fast approaching for a preliminary deal, the Swiss resort of Lausanne is the scene of frantic last-minute diplomacy to try to iron out differences.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have been there for days to try to reach an accord and they held several rounds of talks on Saturday.
For the leader of Tehran’s delegation, it is now the turn of the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China to compromise.
“Iran has made a decision, a political decision, to go for an engagement with dignity,” Zarif told reporters.
“I believe our negotiating partners also need to make decisions. I believe they have realised that sanctions, pressure and an agreement will not go together.”
Western officials close to the talks have said it is down to Iran to give ground in a deal to halt its sensitive nuclear work in return for sanctions relie