Iran nuclear talks pause, will reconvene in Vienna next week

By FRANK JORDANS
Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — Officials say diplomats negotiating in Vienna to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers have paused after five days of talks to consult with their governments, and will reconvene next week. The European Union official chairing the meeting said there had been some progress but further “convergence” was necessary. EU diplomat Enrique Mora told reporters Friday that negotiators “have substantial challenges ahead. Time is not unlimited.” The so-called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has effectively been on life support since the United States pulled out under then-President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran in 2018. The accord strictly limited Iran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.