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