'Political decisions' required to close Iran nuclear deal, says EU
Negotiators are returning to their capitals to decide on a revised "final text" following the latest Vienna talks.
Negotiators from Iran, the United States and the European Union have concluded indirect talks over what the EU described as the “final text” of an agreement to place limits on Tehran’s nuclear activity.
“What can be negotiated has been negotiated, and it’s now in a final text,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
“Behind every technical issue and every paragraph lies a political decision that needs to be taken in the capitals,” Borrell tweeted. “If these answers are positive, then we can sign this deal.”
Marathon negotiations over the tattered nuclear deal resumed Thursday at the Palais Coburg, the luxury Vienna hotel where the original agreement was signed. The deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, imposed curbs on Iran’s enrichment activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
