US Secretary of State John Kerry is continuing to express cautious optimism that a nuclear deal with Iran could be concluded some time this week.
Speaking in Vienna, where Iranian diplomats are locked in talks with the permanent 5 members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, Mr. Kerry said several difficult issues continue to bedevil the discussions.
But he told reporters all the negotiators are mindful that the clock is ticking.
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And he told reporters the outcome of the talks remains uncertain.
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Disagreements still exist when US sanctions on Iran would be lifted, and also on the access UN inspectors would have to Iran's military bases.
Mr. Kerry told reporters the Iranians are being asked to show more flexibility in the talks.
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