Iranian President Mahmoud AhmadinejadAndrew Medichini / AP
From The BBC:
Iran 'Is Open To Nuclear Talks'
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said he is serious about nuclear talks - one day after saying he would not retreat "one iota" on the issue.
And in a televised address he made no mention of the latest international efforts to halt Iran's activities.
Iran was given a 14-day deadline expiring on Saturday to agree to freeze uranium enrichment in return for no further sanctions - but made no reply.
Analysts say his comments seem to have restored deadlock in the nuclear talks.
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More News On Iran And Its Nuclear Program
Iran misses deadline to set talks on nuclear program -- LA Times
U.N. council must increase sanctions on Iran: U.S. -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Iran says diplomacy 'key' to nuke dispute -- CNN
Iran: Not Giving Up Nuclear Rights -- Time Magazine
Amr Moussa: ‘Symptoms of a political solution appearing’ on Iran nuclear program -- Tehran Times
Iran Says It Is Serious About Nuclear Negotiations, Offers Nothing New -- Voice Of America
My Comment: As I predicted, the diplomats are now lobbying for a continuation of talks using Iran's public statements as the reason why. This is a waste of time. But will the leaders of the U.S. and the E.U. see this also .... we will find out in the next week or two.
1 comment:
Good for Iran. Their people support their nuclear program. So would you, if you were in their place. Iran is willing to talk on compromises - but won't give up its rights.
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