CNN – The United States dismissed a report that an agreement had been reached between Iran and world powers to begin implementing a deal that requires Tehran to limit its nuclear program.
The announcement followed a report in state-run Iranian media that a deal had been reached in negotiations between Tehran and the six world powers, including the United States, to begin implementing the agreement in late January.
“We’ve made progress in our discussions, and the teams have taken a few outstanding points back to capitals,” State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf.
“The two sides expect to finalize the implementation plan soon.”
A senior administration official characterized the talks as ongoing.
“We’re getting close but just not quite there yet,” said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations.
