Representatives from Iran and the six world powers during nuclear talks in Geneva, November 9, 2013[/caption]Following statements from unnamed Iranian officials, the US State Department said on Monday that the next round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the 5+1 Powers will take place in New York in mid-February.
However, last night Tehran was pulling back from the declaration, at least officially. The senior Iranian negotiator, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, saida definite agreement has not been reachedon the time and venue of the discussions.
State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf had written in an e-mail:
It is our understanding that the first round of comprehensive negotiations will be in New York in mid-February with dates still being confirmed on schedules.
New York agreed to by EU High Representative [Catherine] Ashton and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has a similar support infrastructure to Geneva. We believe that United Nations and international support is important for work on a comprehensive agreement.
The talks will begin consideration of a comprehensive agreement to follow up Novembers interim nuclear deal. Issues will include the final status of Irans enrichment of uranium, facilities such as the Arak heavy-water reactor, and the lifting of sanctions on Tehran.
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