Iran on Monday said it is ready to talk with a group of six world powers over its nuclear programme, a move that could help resolve the deadlock over Tehran's controversial atomic push.
Saeed Jalili, a top official with the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, told EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana in a telephone call that Tehran is willing to discuss the issue, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes discussion with the group of six for a constructive cooperation,earlier this week," Jalili told Solana, the ISNA report said.
The Supreme National Security Council is Iran's top national security decision-making body, and in particular is responsible for the nuclear negotiations.
On April 8, the United States, Britain, Russia, China, France, and Germany said Solana has been tasked to invite Iran for talks on its nuclear programme which they suspect is aimed at making atomic weapons but which Tehran denies.
Saeed Jalili, a top official with the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, told EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana in a telephone call that Tehran is willing to discuss the issue, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes discussion with the group of six for a constructive cooperation,earlier this week," Jalili told Solana, the ISNA report said.
The Supreme National Security Council is Iran's top national security decision-making body, and in particular is responsible for the nuclear negotiations.
On April 8, the United States, Britain, Russia, China, France, and Germany said Solana has been tasked to invite Iran for talks on its nuclear programme which they suspect is aimed at making atomic weapons but which Tehran denies.
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- bansheewail
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I'd say this is a step in the right direction. Staying, "we don't talk to terrorists" only leaves us with war, hate and fear in perpetuity. Dimplomacy works. The Peace of Westfalia in 1648 was a good idea. It's still good idea.
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- bansheewail
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This ought to give the U.S. more leverage in urging the ultra-hawks in Israel to behave rationally.
But another issue: Who really calls the shots in Iran? The prime minister, or the Grand Ayatollah?
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Hey tell them their breath doesn't stink and we'll love them in the morning but don't let them go nuke for chrissakes.
