Report: Iran Nuclear Deal To Be Reached This Weekend

Bloomberg: Negotiators at Iran Talks Said to Aim for Weekend Agreement

(Bloomberg) -- Negotiators aim to conclude a framework agreement over Iran’s nuclear program by March 29, diplomats said, as envoys reported progress after talks resumed in Switzerland.

Reaching an understanding by Sunday is a best-case scenario and the sides may be forced to go until March 31, according to three European and U.S. officials, who asked not to be named in line with diplomatic rules. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is provisionally scheduled to attend an event with President Barack Obama and Senate leaders on March 30.

Kerry resumed talks on Thursday with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at the Beau Rivage Palace on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne. If an agreement is reached, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and top diplomats from China, France, Germany, and the U.K. will join them to formalize the pact, a spokesman for Russia’s foreign ministry told reporters.

More News On Reports That An Iranian Nuclear Deal Could Be Reached This Weekend

Diplomats voice optimism on reaching Iran deal by Tuesday deadline -- CNN
Good prospects for Iran nuclear deal, but obstacles remain -- Deutsche Welle
Iran upbeat about reaching ground-breaking nuclear deal as talks hit final stretch -- Sydney Morning Herald
Iran's Rouhani in diplomatic drive to push nuclear deal -- AFP
Putin, Rouhani express 'hope for success' at Iran talks: Kremlin -- Daily Star/AFP
Rouhani speaks with French, British, Russian leaders as nuclear talks resume -- Reuters
Iran President Speaks With French, British, Russian Leaders -- Radio Free Europe
UK and Iran agree framework Iran nuclear deal possible by month-end -- Reuters

Update: It appears that the U.S. has made major concessions .... U.S. Caves to Key Iranian Demands as Nuke Deal Comes Together (Washington Free Beacon).