On Sep. 25, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns told reporters that the six powers would meet Wednesday and Thursday, following “constructive talks”…
At Friday’s four-and-a-half-hour talks, political directors for the six countries’ foreign ministries “discussed the elements of a third resolution” of sanctions, Burns said.
“We are very hopeful,” Burns said, “and we hope for progress in a relatively short period of time.” French news agency reported.

Also Washington Post wrote U.S. and European officials are preparing for further sanctions against Iran in case Russia and China refuse to vote for new resolution with tougher terms in U.N. they could carry out their own sanctions.