Negotiations between UN nuclear inspectors and Iran — aimed at securing inspector access to Iran’s Parchin military facility, where it is widely suspected that Iranian scientists conducted work related to nuclear detonations — have ended without progress. The result is consistent with multiple statements by Iranian officials over the last several weeks stating pessimism, and in contrast with statements by Western diplomats and analysts who continued to identify signs of progress in the talks. Talks between Iran and the UN revolving around Parchin are expected to take place again next month. Talks between Iran and the P5+1, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program, are planned in the coming weeks. Iranian officials have not expressed optimism regarding either track of negotiations.

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