Diplomats Gather in Vienna , to Continue Iran Nuclear Talks.
On February 28, diplomats from Iran arrived in Vienna for talks aimed at reviving a 2015 nuclear accord.
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'Houston Chronicle' reports that diplomats face mounting pressure to reach an agreement soon.
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Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran's chief negotiator, reportedly returned to Vienna following consultations with Teheran over the weekend.
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Diplomats from Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China will reportedly take part in the talks.
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The United States reportedly can only participate in the talks indirectly after the U.S. withdrew from the accord in 2018.
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'Houston Chronicle' reports that President Joe Biden has suggested that he wants the U.S. to rejoin the deal.
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The plan, formerly referred to as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, eased sanctions on Iran in exchange for limiting Teheran's nuclear program.
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Besides pulling out of the deal, former President Donald Trump's administration reimposed severe sanctions on Iran.
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As a result, Iran has increased not only the amount of uranium the nation enriches and stockpiles but also its purity.
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According to 'Houston Chronicle,' while officials claim the talks are entering the final stage, it remains unclear how much longer negotiations will continue.
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Britain, France and Germany have warned that little time remains before the accord becomes an "empty shell" as a result of Iran's growing nuclear program.
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Britain, France and Germany have warned that little time remains before the accord becomes an "empty shell" as a result of Iran's growing nuclear program.
