Skip to main content

Kerry to press Iran to make 'critical choices' for nuclear accord

US Secretary of State John Kerry and European foreign ministers are working to assess whether an Iran nuclear deal can be reached by the July 20 deadline.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry disembarks from his aircraft after arriving at Kabul International Airport in Kabul, July 11, 2014. Kerry is expected to meet with Afghanistan's President Kharzai as well as both candidates in Afghanistan's recent presidential election.    REUTERS/Jim Bourg    (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3Y34K

VIENNA — US Secretary of State John Kerry and European foreign ministers will join Iran nuclear talks here July 13 to review progress in the negotiations and assess whether it will be possible to close remaining gaps to reach a final Iran nuclear accord later this month.

Kerry “will see if progress can be made on the issues where significant gaps remain and assess Iran's willingness to make a set of critical choices at the negotiating table,” State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said. Kerry will then report back to President Barack Obama “about next steps” in the negotiations.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.