Iran Pushing for Progress in Talks as Deadline Nears

The NY Times reported there is recognition that "with a Republican-led Congress in Washington, an extension of the talks is virtually a political impossibility for the United States. And Secretary of State John Kerry, who met twice here with Mr. Zarif, including 90 minutes early Sunday morning, has been making an intensive effort to negotiate an accord."  There's also an affiliated timeline of the talks.  Meanwhile, the LA Times report on Iranian leader Khamenei's support for a deal.