Nations try to hammer out a deal on nuclear program

World Today

Progress is reported in talks over Iran’s nuclear program. Many of the gaps over technical issues have been resolved. The P5 + 1 group of countries and Iran have a deadline of the end of the month to reach a framework agreement with China expected to join talks in the next 24 hours. Dan Whitehead filed this report from Lausanne, Switzerland.

Highlights:

  • Representatives from China and Russia are expected on Wednesday to reach a deal.
  • Analysts say it’s important to remember there are six parties to these talks, including Russia, China and Europe. All are keen to build relations with Iran.