Iran Says US Responsible For Pause In Vienna Nuclear Talks
On Monday, the Iranian foreign ministry blamed the U.S. for halting negotiations on nuclear issues.
Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said the pause in nuclear talks between Tehran and world powers in Vienna is due to the U.S. government’s attitude.
He said an agreement was possible during negotiations but talks couldn’t move forward.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in May 2018.
That was followed by the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran.
Since May 2019, Tehran has rolled back its commitments under the landmark deal, and ramped up nuclear enrichment.
Representatives from Russia, China, Germany, France, the U.K. and Iran have been holding talks in Vienna to ensure full implementation of the nuclear deal.