A new Austrian intelligence reports says Iran is continuing with its nuclear program as the U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks over dismantling Tehran’s atomic weapons program.

Senior Iranian officials on Thursday dismissed speculation about an imminent nuclear deal with the United States, emphasizing that any agreement must fully lift sanctions and allow the country’s nuclear program to continue.

Following five rounds of intensive negotiations, American and Iranian officials are close to signing a nuclear agreement, according to a new report.

He reiterated that Iran is a "staunch opponent of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction," and urged the Austrian government to provide an official explanation for what he termed the "irresponsible, provocative, and destructive behavior by one of its official institutions."

By Parisa Hafezi and John Irish DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran may pause uranium enrichment if the U.S. releases frozen Iranian funds and recognises Tehran's right to refine uranium for civilian use under a "political deal" that could lead to a broader nuclear accord,

As uranium enrichment remains the key sticking point in US-Iran nuclear negotiations, new proposals from Oman -- including a regional consortium -- are testing the limits of compromise. With no date set for further talks,

President Donald Trump is indicating that there has been progress with Iran on its nuclear program and hinted that an announcement could come in the “next two days.”