Ministers from six world powers are expected to hold their first full
session on Monday with Iran's foreign minister.
The essence of an emerging deal is to keep Iran at least one year away
from being able to produce enough nuclear fuel for a single weapon.
In return, Iran would see an easing of economic sanctions.
Iran denies trying to develop nuclear arms saying its programme is
peaceful.
Representatives from the US, Germany, France, the UK, China and Russia
are at the talks in Lausanne.
The two sides have explored compromises in areas including the number
of centrifuges used to enrich uranium that Iran could operate, and its nuclear
enrichment work for medical research. Restrictions on Iran's nuclear work could
last at least a decade, and include rigorous inspections.
Despite progress, disagreements remain on how long Iran would be
subject to constraints, and on the speed of sanctions' relief, says the BBC's
Barbara Plett-Usher in Lausanne.
At their meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif,
the other representatives will be aiming to agree on a political framework by
Tuesday night that would set the stage for technical talks.
US officials said all parties have agreed to a "step-by-step
approach" to reaching a deal, but sticking points remain.
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