Iran says serious about long-term nuclear deal

MUNICH (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday his country is prepared to move ahead in negotiations over its nuclear program, assuring Western diplomats that Tehran has the political will and good faith to reach a “balanced” long-term agreement.

Mohamad Javad Zarif told a gathering of the world’s top diplomats and security officials that his country and Western nations were at a “historical crossroads” and just beginning to build the trust necessary for a long-term agreement.