Iran Talks Bogged Down on Enrichment as Kerry Arrives in Vienna - Bloomberg

Iran Talks Bogged Down on Enrichment as Kerry Arrives in Vienna - Bloomberg:



"Iran’s uranium enrichment, the industrial process used for nuclear power and bombs, is the focus of disagreement among diplomats at Vienna talks ahead of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s arrival.



Eleven days into negotiations between world powers and Iran over the Persian Gulf country’s nuclear program, significant gaps remain, according to a U.S. official who asked not to be identified following diplomatic rules. Kerry will weigh whether enough progress has been made to strike a long-term accord when he arrives today, the official said.



Diplomats have until July 20 to reach a deal that could ease the decade-long conflict over Iran’s nuclear work. The Persian Gulf country, home to the No. 4 proven oil reserves, says it wants the right to expand its enrichment capacity. The U.S. and its allies want Iran to reduce uranium production now and limit output in the future."



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