Prospects for the Iranian nuclear talks

Intensive nuclear talks between Iran and various world powers in mid-November 2014 in Oman did little to signal that a comprehensive deal was on track to meet its 24 November 2014 deadline. But then again, a similar mood surrounded the weeks leading up to the unprecedented interim deal signed in 2013. Events surrounding the Oman talks did however highlight two important issues.

First, that Russia may play a crucial role in resolving differences over Iran's enrichment capacity, which have been a major sticking point in negotiations thusfar. Second, that disagreement over the timetable for lifting sanctions imposed under UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions might constitute a greater obstacle to fully concluding a deal on schedule than perhaps originally perceived.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: ‘New proposals’ over Iran nuclear programme as talks drag on http://www.europeansources.info/record/new-proposals-over-iran-nuclear-programme-as-talks-drag-on/

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