25.10.2004, 19:59
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Zitat:Iran says willing to consider uranium enrichment freeze
Iran on Monday said it was ready to consider a European request to maintain a suspension on enriching uranium, in what could be a major breakthrough towards ending a standoff over its nuclear programme.
The surprise comments by Iranian officials marked a softening in Tehran's tone towards a deal proposed last week by European countries, coming only one day after officials described the offer as "unbalanced".
"The European proposal for an unlimited suspension of uranium enrichment can be implemented, provided it does not contradict the Islamic republic's criteria," chief nuclear negotiator Hassan Rowhani said, quoted by state television.
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Talks are due to resume in Vienna on Wednesday.
"The European proposals do not amount to what we wanted, but we are determined to continue talks to reach an agreement and we believe that is possible," said government spokesman Abdullah Ramezanzadeh.
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