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According to Russian negotiator Sergei Ryabkov:
"The main stumbling block is that the sides' positions are rather difficult and tough to reconcile."Given Washington and Israeli intransigence, breakthroughs aren't possible. An unnamed Iranian diplomat said:
"Up to now, the environment is not positive at all."
Discussions will continue for one or more days. Nothing's been accomplished so far. Nor was anything earlier. Expect little progress ahead.
Israeli Vice Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon was blunt. He said Israel "could find itself facing the dilemma of "a bomb, or to bomb."
"Should that be the choice, them bombing (Iran) is preferable to a bomb (in Tehran's hands). I hope we do not face that dilemma."Iran's Fars News Agency said its negotiators can't resolve other issues if its 20% enrichment rights are ignored and sanctions aren't lifted.
They also stressed they won't wait forever. Time is running out. Resolution is within reach if Western powers recognize Iran's legal rights. Why relinquish what other nuclear states are allowed to pursue.
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