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Kerry, Fabius, Zarif join Iran nuclear talks in Vienna

Xinhua, June 27, 2015 Adjust font size:

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined the Iranian nuclear talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius here on Saturday as the June 30 deadline is looming.

The talks are the latest efforts in a bid to reach a long-term deal to end Tehran's disputed nuclear program.

The sides made some progress on April 2 in Switzerland but significant gaps remain over the sequencing of sanction relief and the clarification of Iran's controversial nuclear activates and the alleged military site, which is suspected to be linked with alleged nuclear activities.

"If the other side ... takes positive steps and does not make excessive demands, we will certainly reach a deal that benefits everyone," Zarif was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA.

Experts believe Tehran and western states are quite close now though some tough issue needed to be settled.

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius also arrived in Vienna and joined the talks, saying that at least three conditions are indispensable for the deal.

"These are a lasting limitation of Iran's nuclear capacities in research and production. The second is a solid verification of sites including military bases if necessary. The third is an automatic return of sanctions in case of violations of the engagements made," he told reporters.

But he said the this is not accepted by all parties involved yet.

Foreign ministers from all the sides involved are expected in Vienna in the coming days.

Western states has long suspected Iran of developing nuclear weapons under cover of its civilian atomic plan, however, Tehran has always denied the allegation, saying its nuclear plan is solely peaceful. Endit