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EU: Iran nuclear talks set for Jan. 18 in Geneva

Nuclear talks between political directors from Iran and the P5+1 will be held in Geneva Jan. 18, preceded by meetings of the United States, Iran and Russia.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (L) and Abbas Araghchi, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, stand on the balcony of Palais Coburg during a meeting between Iran and six world powers in Vienna November 22, 2014. Iran, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China began the final round of negotiations on a nuclear deal on Tuesday. Officials close to the talks have said the two sides are unlikely to secure a final agreement and may need to extend the negotiations.      REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

The next round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) will be held Jan. 18 in Geneva, the European Union said Jan. 7. The meeting is expected to be preceded by bilateral and three-way talks between Iran, the United States and Russia, Iranian negotiators said. 

Political directors from Iran and the P5+1 “will continue negotiations in Geneva on Jan. 18 with a view to making further progress towards a long-term comprehensive solution on the nuclear issue,” an EU announcement read. The meeting will be chaired by EU political director Helga Schmid.

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