Technical talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland, a day after the two sides agreed a sixty-day roadmap towards a final deal on Tehran's nuclear programme, sanctions and other disputes.
US Vice President JD Vance, one of the lead American negotiators, has described the progress so far as a major milestone, while Iran's delegation — headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi — includes political, economic and legal experts.
But the talks face significant hurdles, with Tehran formally protesting what it calls serious violations of the agreement after US President Donald Trump issued threats against Iranian officials in a television interview on Sunday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says the ceasefire in Lebanon could prove a decisive factor in whether Iran stays at the negotiating table.
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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the American side is signalling that Iran has agreed to allow inspectors into the country to examine its nuclear facilities, with discussions on the timeline expected within days.
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