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Iran talks sitrep: drafting underway, but progress slow

Negotiators from Iran and six world powers agreed on the title of the final nuclear accord, but progress beyond that was said to be limited as differences over centrifuges and sanctions relief remain.
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wait for the begin of talks in Vienna June 17, 2014. Six world powers and Iran began their fifth round of nuclear negotiations on Tuesday in hopes of salvaging prospects for a deal over Tehran's disputed atomic activity by a July deadline.  REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA - Tags: POLITICS ENERGY) - RTR3U83T

Vienna — Drafting of the final Iran nuclear accord officially got underway here today (June 18), but progress on the text was limited and many substantial differences remain, negotiators from Iran and six world powers said.

The parties have formally agreed on the title of the final agreement — “The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action” — Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said June 18, but progress on drafting the joint text beyond that was apparently halting and interrupted by consultations to narrow continued disagreements over elements of a final deal.

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