Kerry to brief full US Senate on Iran on Wednesday -aides

WASHINGTON, Dec 11:  Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew will participate in a classified briefing for the full US Senate tomorrow on the status of talks with Iran, Senate aides said today.

President Barack Obama’s administration is pushing lawmakers to hold off on passing any new legislation to impose more sanctions on Iran while delicate negotiations continue on curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.

Kerry appeared at a public House of Representatives hearing on Iran today.

(AGENCIES)