U.S. seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran - Blinken


  • World
  • Monday, 22 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins his first press briefing at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Pool/File Photo

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States will seek to strengthen and extend the agreement between world powers and Iran aimed at curbing its nuclear programme, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday it had struck a deal with Iran to cushion the blow of steps Tehran plans to take this week that include ending snap inspections, with both sides agreeing to keep "necessary" monitoring for up to three months.

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