Posted on 05/27/2015 3:02:48 PM PDT by Eleutheria5
The United States made clear on Wednesday that it will not consider an extension to reach an agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program, despite indications from France and Iran that talks may stretch into July.
"We're not contemplating any extension beyond June 30," State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke said at a news briefing, according to the Reuters news agency.
He added that the United States believes the world powers working with Tehran can achieve their goal of reaching an agreement by the self-imposed deadline.
Secretary of State John Kerry plans to travel to Geneva for a May 30 meeting with Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif in another round of talks weeks before the deadline, according to Reuters.
Earlier, as talks resumed in Vienna to bridge gaps in negotiating positions, Iran's state TV quoted senior nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi as saying the deadline could be extended, echoing comments by France's ambassador to the United States, Gerard Araud.
The sides made a major breakthrough at talks with Iran on April 2 by agreeing on the parameters for a final deal to scale back its nuclear capabilities.
The negotiators, however, still have a series of technical issues to resolve by a June 30 deadline for a final deal, including the steps for lifting sanctions imposed on Iran.
Another point of contention between the sides is the question of inspections of Iran’s military sites. Iran has categorically denied reports that it would allow inspectors as part of a final deal, describing them as mere rumors and as wrong interpretations of the understanding reached in early April in Switzerland.
Top Iranian commander Brig. Gen. Hossein Salami recently reiterated those statements, saying his country will never permit “foreigners” to inspect its military sites.
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Second rule of horse trading: Buy the horse, not its shit.
Obama has an overpowering need to meddle in every facet of American life except the one thing we all really need - safety from world tyrants.
In that respect, he’s more likely to be found promoting dangers and hazards than anything else.
The Iranian Mullahs are also interested in meddling in every aspect of Iranians’ lives. No wonder Obama and they get along so well.
The bombings start in a week...
Pretty much what they say every time right before they announce another extension.
It’s all part of Obama’s plan to allow nukes in Iran.
Here we go again. This means that we WILL allow an extension of the negotiations!
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