Iranian Nuclear Talks Appear to Be Stalled

The Guardian: Iran nuclear deal talks stall as Tehran urges US to accept terms  

No sign of breakthrough as Iran continues to advance ability to make nuclear weapon 

Marathon talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal have hit a new roadblock, with Iran accusing the US of refusing to make the necessary political decisions to entrench the agreement in international law or to broaden the scope of economic sanctions that would be lifted. 

The issue has dogged the talks in Vienna between the west, Russia, Iran and China – which have been under way since February – from the outset. 

There is no sign that the eighth round of negotiations, once intended to be the final round, has reached the breakthrough some had been expecting. 

Ali Shamkhani, the hardline secretary of Iran’s national security council, in a tweet issued in multiple languages, declared after speaking to his government’s negotiators that progress was becoming “more and more difficult”.  

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WNU Editor: There is conflicting news on these talks. Some are saying there is progress, while others are saying there are none. 

As to what is my take. 

I see no progress on any of the key issues, and what does not help is that the main players are focused elsewhere (i.e. Ukraine).

More News On The Iran Nuclear Talks  

Nuclear talks harder as West 'pretends' to take initiative -Iran official -- Reuters 

Iran says nuclear talks not stuck, insists it’s committed to 2015 deal -- Times of Israel/AFP  

Iran 'Is in a Hurry' to Revive Nuclear Deal if Its Interests Secured -Foreign Minister -- Reuters  

Iran says outcome of Vienna talks hinges on Western decisions -- Al Jazeera  

Analyst sees breakthrough between Iran, U.S. in near term -- CGTN

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