
The official, who was quoted by Reuters and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the nuclear talks could run past a July 7 deadline if the negotiators are on the verge of an agreement.
Asked if Iran and the major powers were "exceedingly close" to a deal whether the talks might go past that deadline, the senior U.S. official told reporters, "Is it conceivable that we would go past the 7th? Sure, it's conceivable ... But ... we want to get this done as soon as possible." (READ MORE)