Washington is facing significant issues with Iran nuclear deal – US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson

United States secretary of state, Rex Tillerson has said Washington continues to have significant issues with the Iran nuclear deal, after his first talks with its Iranian counterpart.

Mr Tillerson has acknowledged that Iran is complying with the deal.

Talks at the United Nations involving all seven parties that negotiated the deal focused on its implementation.

They came a day after President Donald Trump denounced the deal.

At a speech to the United Nations general assembly, Mr Trump described it as an embarrassment.

However, he said he had decided what to do about the agreement but would not reveal it.