U.S. says Iran talks in Vienna have been positive, but long road ahead

FILE PHOTO: European External Action Service (EEAS) Deputy Secretary General Enrique Mora and Iranian Deputy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria April 6, 2021. EU Delegation in Vienna/Handout via REUTERS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talks between Iran and world powers in Vienna to save a 2015 nuclear accord have been positive, but a long road remains ahead, U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday.

Price said U.S. envoy Rob Malley has been exploring concrete approaches on steps that both Iran and the United States need to take to return to compliance with the 2015 deal.