Israel was spying on Iran-P5+1 talks by eavesdropping and getting information from confidential US briefings, informants and diplomatic contacts in Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal.
An Iranian nuclear negotiator says what is needed is a balanced deal that recognizes Iran’s nuclear program and lifts sanctions in exchange for confidence-building measures.
Britain says Western powers are united in approach to the nuclear talks, stressing they’ll continue to work with unity of purpose to secure a successful outcome.
The Iranian negotiating team and US Secretary of State John Kerry are planning to resume the talks and pick up where they left off in Monteux, Switzerland last week.
Tehran hopes that the other side would pave the way for the conclusion of a final nuclear deal by making tough decisions, said the deputy foreign minister.
Some political pressure groups are so afraid even of the prospect of an agreement that they resort to unconventional methods, unprecedented in diplomatic history, said Zarif.
Measures by Paris are more of hindrance than help; different stances by France and other members of P5+1 on nuclear talks can endanger what has been achieved so far.
The world is optimistic about conclusion of a nuclear deal; a more secure Iran can contribute more to development of all regional countries, said Haghighatpour.
There are no legal complications for the lifting of sanctions and I believe the chances of success to clinch a nuclear deal are greater than failure, said Zarif.
