U.S. No. 2 diplomat expected to attend Iran nuclear talks

TEHRAN,July 2(MNA)– U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns is expected to attend talks between Iran and major powers in Vienna this week, Reuters quoted diplomats as saying on Monday. Iran and the United States along with Britain, China, France, Russia, and Germany have been holding talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive nuclear agreement by July 20. The two sides had struck a historical interim deal last November. The new round of negotiations starts on July 2 and will continue until at least July 15.