Iranians optimistic about clinching nuclear agreement
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In an unusually upbeat assessment, Iran's top nuclear official said Tuesday his government's main disagreements with the US and its negotiating partners have been resolved and expressed optimism about meeting a late March deadline for a framework deal.
Now in their second extension, the talks have made headway in recent weeks. The sides have moved closer on limitations on Iran's nuclear activities that could be retooled to make weapons. In exchange, the West would progressively lift economic and political sanctions.
