Iran and six world powers have agreed on an agenda for negotiations over the country’s nuclear programme.<br /><br />It is seen as progress after two days of talks in the Austrian capital Vienna. <br /><br />But both sides remain far apart on how to resolve the dispute and both Iran and the US have publicly stated that it may not be possible to reach a final agreement.<br /><br />The six powers want a long-term deal on limiting Iran’s nuclear work to allay concerns that it’s trying to develop atomic weapons.<br /><br />Tehran, which insists its programme is for energy purposes, wants international economic sanctions lifted.<br /><br />It is thought that the West wants Iran to cap uranium enrichment, limit research and development, decommission centrifuges and allow more rigorous UN inspections.<br /><br />Talks could stumble over an unfinished reactor and an underground enrichment plant.<br /><br />Officials say the next round of talks will take place in the second half of March.
