Talks aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear programme resume in Vienna today in an atmosphere of caution. <br /><br />Officials representing six world powers and Tehran, plus the EU’s foreign policy chief have all said the negotiations will be long and complicated.<br /><br />Hardliners on both sides are suspicious but political concerns may be outweighed by the economic.<br /><br />Konrad Kramar, Chief editor, Der Kurier :<br /><br />“The Iranians are really desperate. Their economy is collapsing at a breathtaking speed. I mean, from the currency to the oil production, everything is crumbling there. These guys are really in need of money, new business contracts, everything. So the Iranians need a solution. So for them, it’s absolutely urgent to go towards an agreement.” <br /><br />Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei <br />appears far from desperate. On Monday he once again criticised the US and said he didn’t expect any outcome from the negotiations. <br /><br />“Iran will not violate what it has promised, but Americans are hostile to the Is
