mcgorie/Shutterstock The US and Iran have returned to high-level diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program, but the timeline for reaching a deal is short, and the consequences of failure could hardly be more serious.Both sides may look to a “mini deal” that would build confidence and bridge differences until a more comprehensive agreement can be reached, but much will depend on US policy.If a compromise can’t be reached by June, European powers to the 2015 nuclear deal are likely to start the process to reinstate, or “snap back”, UN sanctions. Save for later Print Download Share The Issue