France, Germany and the U.K. noted they’re disappointed that the Iran nuclear talks were suspended, adding that “a fair and comprehensive deal is on the table ready for conclusion,” according to an emailed press release on Saturday.
“It is our understanding that Iran and the U.S. have worked hard to resolve final bilateral issues and so we are ready to conclude this deal now,” the statement said.
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday that a pause in the Vienna talks was required due to “external factors, without elaborating. Borrell said the sides had come very close to an agreement but didn’t say when — or if — the negotiations would resume.
