Iranian negotiator, EU diplomat discuss nuclear program ahead of US talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Takht-Ravanchi, a senior member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team, met with Olof Skoog, the newly appointed deputy EU foreign policy chief, in Vienna.

Skoog has replaced Enrique Mora, the Spanish diplomat who headed EU delegations in previous rounds of talks over Iran's disputed nuclear program.

The Iranian and European diplomats "discussed the latest developments regarding the nuclear issue and the prospect of negotiations, and it was decided that talks between the parties will continue at various levels," Iran's Foreign Ministry said later in the day.