Israel says Iran nuclear deal unlikely by July 20 deadline


JERUSALEM/VIENNA (Reuters) - Israel does not expect world powers to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran by a late July deadline, a government minister said on Friday, accusing Tehran of maintaining a "hard line" at talks under way in Vienna.

Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz spoke on the second day of what could be the final round of talks aimed at ending a decade-old international dispute over Iran's nuclear programme that Israel sees as a threat to its existence.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

France's Simon stages comeback to win women's 15km individual biathlon gold at Milan-Cortina
Chinese snowboarder Liu Jiayu confirmed free of spinal injury after crash in Olympic women's halfpipe
Chinese Spring Festival celebrations introduce Europeans to Chinese traditions
Ghana state water service provider beefs up efforts to improve revenue, service expansion
Slovak court pauses legal change limiting cooperating witness testimony
Real Madrid reaches agreement with UEFA to officially end Super League project
Ghana to license medicinal, industrial cannabis use
Defending champion Anthony's mistake hands moguls gold to Olympic debutant Lemley
South Sudan cuts cholera deaths, new cases amid sustained response
Zambia urges Africa to strengthen water management cooperation

Others Also Read