Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “What’s behind the latest setback in the Iran nuclear talks?” – below is their description.
France, the UK and Germany have raised questions about Iran’s intentions to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement.
This comes days after Tehran sent its response to the EU’s latest proposed text for reviving the deal.
The three Western nations say Iran’s demands are preventing talks from resuming in Vienna.
So, is a deal still possible?
Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra
Guests
Hillary Mann Leverett, Former US Diplomat and former US-Iran negotiator
Mohammad Marandi, Media adviser for the Iranian negotiating team in Vienna and Professor at
University of Tehran
Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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Iran’s political system combines elements of a presidential democracy and an Islamic theocracy. Iran is a founding member of the UN, ECO, OIC, and OPEC. It is a major regional and middle power and has large reserves of fossil fuels — including the world’s largest natural gas supply and the third largest proven oil reserves.
The country’s rich cultural legacy is reflected in part by its 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Historically a multi-ethnic country, Iran remains a pluralistic society comprising numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups, the largest being Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Mazandaranis and Lurs.
