Iran nuclear talks to resume but 'breakthrough unlikely'

Talks between Iran and the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China on Iran's disputed nuclear programme are due to resume in New York.

Officials however say a breakthrough in the negotiations is unlikely.

US and Iranian diplomats have met ahead of the talks and Iran's foreign minister and the EU foreign policy chief will meet today. 

World powers suspect Iran is seeking a weapon but it insists that it is enriching uranium for peaceful reasons. 

It says the enriched uranium will be used in nuclear power stations and for medical purposes. 

Last month Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticised a new move by the US to impose sanctions on 25 Iranian firms and individuals.

BBC