The United States and Iran are offering conflicting accounts of their nuclear talks, with Washington insisting Tehran has agreed to allow extensive inspections, while Iran denies any new commitments.It comes as the US Senate has backed a measure directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, in a 50-48 vote on a war powers resolution already passed by the House. While largely symbolic, it reflects growing unease in Congress over the conflict. President Trump has criticised the move, calling it "poorly timed and meaningless. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to international relations expert J. Brooks Spector

<p>The United States and Iran are offering conflicting accounts of their nuclear talks, with Washington insisting Tehran has agreed to allow extensive inspections, while Iran denies any new commitments.It comes as the US Senate has backed a measure directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, in a 50-48 vote on a war powers resolution already passed by the House. While largely symbolic, it reflects growing unease in Congress over the conflict. President Trump has criticised the move, calling it "poorly timed and meaningless. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to international relations expert J. Brooks Spector</p>