The United States and Iran have started a new round of nuclear negotiations after signing a framework agreement. The talks, which opened this week, follow the preliminary deal that both countries reached.
The framework deal
That agreement was signed by the two sides ahead of the current discussions. Its details have not been made public. The deal is the basis for the talks now underway.
The talks so far
Negotiators from Washington and Tehran are meeting. The discussions are focused on translating the framework into a more detailed accord. No timeline has been given for how long the talks might last.
Next steps
The talks are set to continue. Both countries have not said when they expect a final agreement. The process remains closed to outside observers.
