The negotiations in Geneva involve Iran and six other countries. U.S. officials expect 'an extraordinarily difficult process' but may speak directly with Iran's representatives.Reporting from Washington and Geneva - Iranian officials sat down with diplomats of six great powers at a secluded villa on the outskirts of Geneva today to try to relieve growing international pressure over Tehran's nuclear program.
In a gathering that some officials believe could be a turning point in the long saga over Iran's nuclear ambitions, Iranian official Saeed Jalili sat across from European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana. At Solana's right was U.S. diplomat William Burns.
While U.S. officials said they expected the session to last all day and perhaps lead to another meeting, officials from other delegations said the schedule at Villa Le Saugy was intentionally flexible. Some said there was a chance that the Iranians might simply declare that they intended to press ahead with their program, though most officials believe that Iran feels strong pressure to respond to world concerns.read more
