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8 have been rescued so far. full search mission is under way. the japanese navy is helping us with many, many assets. but we should keep our fellow navy family people in our thoughts and prayers. >> nbc's ali arusia is following developments from london. ali, what's the latest on the search? >> the pentagon hasn't made any public comments on the possible cause. but japan's defense minister says an engine failure may have been a factor in the crash. that historically has an impeccable record. it's a mainstay for the u.s. navy and hasn't been involved in a fatal crash in 44 years. now, the u.s. ...

Hours now. thankfully, as you mentioned, 8 of the 11 people were rescued yesterday and taken aboard the "uss ronald reagan" and are said to be in good condition. but this has been a horrendous year for the u.s. 7th fleet. the latest in a string of accidents, two of which have been fatal. the "uss john mccain" and an oil tanker collided near singapore in august, leaving ten dead. seven dead in japan, prompting the removal of eight top navy officers from their posts including the 7 fleet commander. now, the navy has said they'll be launching a full investigation into this latest calamity but it ...

So he's being cautious but he too, thinks the deal will be made. the iranians authorities said to expect a statement from him this evening and expecting the deal today and colleagues in vienna are telling us that tomorrow may be a likely day for the dead lines seem to be coming and going. doesn't seem to be too important to them. when's really important is getting a deal good for the west good for america and good for iran. so they don't want to be rushed into anything and i think all sides agree on that point. toure? >> all right. ali, thank you for that update. let's dig deeper with former s...

Transgressions should be forgiven. ali arusia covers iran for us. when's the hold-up? >> reporter: one of the major sticking points at the u.n. arms embargo and ballistic missile program and wider embargo programs and export and import of weapons. as you mentioned, the united nations are not happy with that. they think iranians will be able to fuel the flames of conflict further in the region whereas the russians and the chinese are backing iran on that. they want the embargo lifted for financial reasons to embark on lucrative arms deals with iran but i don't think this is going to break up th...