US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

The United States wants a nuclear agreement “as soon as possible”, Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who briefly spoke face-to-face with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff during the indirect meeting in Oman, said the talks would resume next Saturday.

“The American side also said that a positive agreement was one that can be reached as soon as possible but that will not…