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France reports 'bits of progress' in Iran nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he remained convinced a deal is still possible, but warned "time is of the essence."
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The Iran nuclear talks have made progress in recent days but time is quickly running out to secure a deal, the French foreign minister said on Friday. 

The eighth round of negotiations aimed at restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action resumed in Vienna on Monday after a brief holiday break. Iran’s negotiators returned to the talks in late November, reneging on compromises struck in previous rounds of talks, US and European officials said. 

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