Iran calls for greater Russian role in nuke talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said yesterday that a more active role for Russia could speed up talks aimed at sealing a comprehensive deal on Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.
With meetings between Iran and world powers to resume in Geneva on Wednesday, Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov was visiting Tehran, with both sides seeking a breakthrough.
"A more active Russian role is an important element in accelerating the final settlement of questions for a global nuclear agreement," Zarif was quoted as saying on state media.
With a final deal at stake by a June 30 deadline, the talks have stalled on key issues.