VIENNA (Sputnik) — The meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry is still underway.
"The meeting between [Iranian Foreign Minister Javad] Zarif and [US Secretary of State John] Kerry is still ongoing. There is progress on the issue of removing sanctions," the sources said.
The West imposed the anti-Tehran sanctions as it believed Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear program. The Islamic Republic has repeatedly denied those allegations.
The final agreement on Iran should ensure the peaceful nature of country's nuclear program in exchange for a gradual lifting of restrictions. The schedule for removing the sanctions has been a contentious subject between Iran and international mediators.
