The six world powers (the UK, China, France, Russia, the US and Germany) and Iran have come to an agreement to extend the nuclear deal on Tehran’s nuclear program until July 7 to allow more time for talks to reach a final deal. This decision was taken during the talks between these nations held in the Vienna, Austria after the deadline expired on 30 June 2015.  The P5+1 have been locked in lengthy negotiations with Iran to ensure the peaceful nature of Tehran’s nuclear program.

A preliminary agreement was reached two months ago, but since then it had appeared not enough progress was made.

Why Nuclear Deal with Iran? 

• There is long discussion going on between Iran and Western countries over the issue of Iran’s Nuclear Programme and safety concerns of uranium enrichment.
• Western countries especially US is alleging than Iran’s Nuclear Programme may be dangerous to the whole world as they may develop nuclear warheads.
• Iran has been continuously refusing the allegations of western countries. It has mentioned that it is its sovereign right to continue its nuclear programme to their energy demand. Iran also confirmed that the nuclear programme is only for peaceful purpose and not for defence purpose.
• P5+1 countries want Iran to reduce its uranium enrichment programme to make sure it cannot produce nuclear warheads.