U.S. sanctions discussions key to Iran nuclear agreement as Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says ball is "in America's court"

Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Takht-Ravanchi said it was up to the United States to demonstrate its willingness to reach an agreement. He added that if Washington shows genuine intent, progress toward a renewed nuclear deal would be possible.

Iran has opened the possibility of striking a deal over its nuclear program with the United States provided that Washington lift its sanctions imposed on the regime.

US officials have repeatedly said that Iran is slowing down the long-running talks. On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump would prefer a deal but admitted it was “very hard to do” one with Iran

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday shared details from his meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House the day before, saying the US leader believes he is creating the…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed to US President Donald Trump that his country's security was his priority in Washington's nuclear talks with Iran, Netanyahu's office said in a statement after the two leaders met at the White House. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr H.A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics at the Royal United Services Institute in London.