Iran nuclear talks extended for 7 months amid impasse ahead of deadline

The Washington Post:  VIENNA — World powers and Iran agreed Monday to extend negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program for up to an additional seven months after they failed in a last-minute push to conclude a broad deal by a midnight deadline.

Negotiators framed the extension as a chance to build on momentum achieved during a year of talks and said an interim agreement will continue to restrain any attempt by Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.

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