Some progress made in difficult Iran-US nuclear talks

The United States and Iran said some progress was made in nuclear talks between both sides in Vienna on Thursday.

"It was very difficult, serious and intensive ... but instead of focusing on problems, we discussed solutions as well," Javid Zarif, Iran's foreign minister told journalists, following his meeting with the US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Both parties said there was no intention at present to extend the deadline set as November 2.

Whilst Kerry left, Zarif stayed for talks with officials from the US, as well as the UK, Russia and China.

The talks are being chaired by the EU foreign policy head, Catherine Ashton.

Her spokesperson said that talks were in a “critical phase”.

"We are trying hard to make progress and remain fully engaged to achieve a comprehensive solution," he added.

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