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US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) shake hands during a meeting in Muscat, Oman, on November 9, 2014. Omani Foreign Minister Yussef bin Alawi bin Abdullah (center R) and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton (center L) stand at background. (AP Photo/Nicholas Kamm, Pool)
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Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif (L), the EU’s Catherine Ashton (2-L), Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Bin Alawi (2-R), and US Secretary of State, John Kerry in Muscat, Oman, before the start of their meeting on the Iranian nuclear file, on November 9, 2014. (EPA/Hamid Al-Qasmi)
Russia sees chance of deal at nuclear talks with Iran
Moscow and Muscat, Reuters/Asharq Al-Awsat—A senior Russian diplomat expressed optimism on Wednesday that a deal could be reached this month between world powers and Tehran on curbing Iran’s nuclear program despite “deep gaps” on some issues. Deputy...Caption:
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (far L), European Union adviser Catherine Ashton (L), Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yussef bin Alawi (R) and US Secretary of State John Kerry (far R), in Muscat on November 9, 2014. (AP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM, POOL)
Opinion: What Will Follow the Muscat Talks?
US President Barack Obama seems enthusiastic about bringing about a new era of restoring good relations with Tehran, which was an important ally until the Shah’s downfall in 1979. This is why American and European officials met with an Iranian delegation in the Omani...Caption:
Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (C-R) sits next to the EU’s Catherine Ashton (C-L), during their meeting in the framework of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear file in Muscat, Oman, on November 11, 2014. (EPA/HAMID AL-QASMI)
Lacking breakthrough, sides weigh next moves in Iran nuclear drama
Muscat and Beijing, Reuters—Senior officials from Western powers and Iran started a one-day round of talks in Muscat on Tuesday, with a deadline for reaching a nuclear deal less than two weeks away and no imminent breakthrough in sight. Tuesday’s discussions...Caption:
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (far L), European Union adviser Catherine Ashton (L), Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yussef bin Alawi (R) and US Secretary of State John Kerry (far R), in Muscat on November 9, 2014. (AP PHOTO/NICHOLAS KAMM, POOL)