National security adviser Jake Sullivan Jake SullivanOvernight Defense & National Security — US warns Putin still mulling Ukraine invasion White House says Putin hasn't made up mind on invading Ukraine Sullivan says Iran nuclear talks 'not going well' MORE said Friday that talks for Iran to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal are “not going well,” offering a blunt assessment as European negotiators warn time is running out on negotiations. ADVERTISEMENTThe deal called for Iran to dismantle much of its nuclear program and open facilities to inspections in exchange for sanctions relief. “We hope that Iran is in a position to resume the talks quickly, and to engage constructively so that talks can move at a faster pace,” the negotiators said. “Iran’s nuclear programme is now more advanced than it has ever been. It is critical that Iran avoids further escalatory steps.”

Source: The North Africa Journal December 17, 2021 21:09 UTC