Breaking: Iran, US hold direct talks in Geneva
During the latest round of P5+1 meetings, the US and Iran held bilateral talks which both sides described as 'useful.'
Geneva__ The US and Iranian nuclear negotiating teams met here for one hour this evening, Iranian and American officials confirmed to Al-Monitor, in an exchange American officials described as "useful."
"As had been expected, Under Secretary [Wendy] Sherman and members of the US delegation held a bilateral meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister [Abbas] Araqchi and members of the Iranian delegation tonight, as the Iranians are doing with a number of delegations during these talks," a senior State Department official said.
"The meeting took place at the UN Palais des Nations and lasted for approximately one hour," the US official said. "The discussion was useful, and we look forward to continuing our discussions in tomorrow's meetings with the full P5+1 and Iran."
Deputy Iranian negotiator Abbas Araghchi told Al-Monitor late Tuesday that the meeting with the Americans was good, and helped them further clarify positions.
