Senior Western diplomat: Nuclear deal with Iran not close

A senior western diplomat cautioned on Thursday that any breakthrough in diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program was not "close", seeking to dampen expectations the next round of talks on November 7-8 could lead to a deal.

"We learned more about their program and their concerns," the diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "However, it doesn't mean we are close to a solution and that we will have an agreement next month." (Reuters)