Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Next Round Of Iran Nuclear Talks Set For May 13. 'Significant Gaps' Remain

A general view of a meeting with European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (centre L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (centre R) in Vienna April 9, 2014. Credit: REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

Iran, Six Powers Face 'Significant Gaps' In Nuclear Talks -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Iran will never slow down its nuclear research program, the Islamic Republic's clerical supreme leader said on Wednesday as negotiators from Tehran and six world powers struggled to narrow "significant gaps" blocking the way to a long-term deal.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran's negotiating team should not yield to issues "forced upon them".

"These negotiations should continue," he told nuclear scientists in Tehran, the official IRNA news agency reported. "But all should know that negotiations will not stop or slow down any of Iran's activities in nuclear research and development."

Tehran denies suspicions that it is after nuclear weapons.

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More News On This Week's Iran Nuclear Talks

Iran says has up to 60 percent agreement with six powers over final nuclear deal -- Reuters
Iran, six world powers have '50 to 60 percent agreement' on nuke deal, foreign minister says -- FOX News/AP
Iran, Major Powers Conclude Third Round of Nuclear Talks -- WSJ
Iran nuclear deal talks to 'move to next phase' in May -- AFP
Next Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Set for May -- VOA
Next round of Iran nuclear talks to begin May 13 -- Reuters
Iran Nuclear Negotiators See Need for Speed as Deadline Nears -- Bloomberg Businessweek
U.S. says unclear if gaps in Iran nuclear talks can be bridged -- Reuters
Iran nuclear talks hit hurdles, face deep skepticism on Hill -- FOX News
China optimistic about Iran talks, praises Russian role -- Reuters
Khamenei: Iran will never give up its nuclear programme -- BBC

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