Russia: Iran talks 'tense', deal 'very difficult'
Talks on Iran's nuclear program are being held in a tense atmosphere and getting a deal will be very difficult, Russia's chief negotiator told Russian agency RIA Novosti on Thursday as a deadline loomed.
"In the current situation it will be very difficult to get a deal unless there is a new spirit," Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying. "The talks are being held in a tense atmosphere".
"Time is passing and there are constant meetings in all formats. Perhaps to resolve the problems as they crop up in the talks the delegations need to receive additional instructions" from capitals, he said.
He warned: "A possibility like we have at the moment (to get a deal) is very rare. This is a crucial moment and to let it pass would be a serious mistake with grave consequences."
