Iran, G 5+1 Agree on Framework of Comprehensive Talks

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A senior Iranian negotiator announced Thursday that Tehran has agreed on a "framework" for talks with world powers aimed at reaching a comprehensive nuclear accord, the official IRNA news agency reported.

"After two days of intensive talks, Iran and world powers reached an agreement on the framework and plan of action for the comprehensive nuclear talks," Abbas Araqchi said.

The announcement came ahead of a third day of talks with the P5 1 - Britain, France, the United States, Russia and China plus Germany - aimed at reaching a comprehensive accord on Tehran's nuclear program.

Araqchi also said the next round of talks would resume in the second half of the March in Vienna.

The six-month deal expires on July 20 but can be extended, with the parties aiming to conclude negotiations and implement the final "comprehensive" deal by November.
The aim of the final deal would be for Iran to retain its civilian nuclear program.
IRNA quoted an unnamed source as saying the Vienna talks did not include Iran's missile program.

Iran laid out "red lines" related to its ballistic missile program, nuclear sites and uranium enrichment ahead of fresh nuclear talks with world powers.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team