Iran and the European Union held "constructive" talks on Wednesday night over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme, but each side gave a cautious assessment of the progress made.The talks, held in Ankara at the invitation of the Turkish government, were the most serious attempt for seven months to tackle the international deadlock over Iran's nuclear ambitions.ADVERTISEMENTIran insists that its programme is for purely peaceful purposes, but the EU and the US suspect it of seeking to build nuclear weapons. Tehran says it has a right to enrich uranium, a process that can produce both nuclear fuel and weapons grade material. The United Nations Security Council insists that Iran suspend such activities.Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, held afternoon talks that continued over dinner with Ali Larijani, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator. The talks are expected to resume on Thursday.
Iran and the European Union held "constructive" talks on Wednesday night over Tehran's controversial nuclear programme, but each side gave a cautious assessment of the progress made.
The talks, held in Ankara at the invitation of the Turkish government, were the most serious attempt for seven months to tackle the international deadlock over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Iran insists that its programme is for purely peaceful purposes, but the EU and the US suspect it of seeking to build nuclear weapons. Tehran says it has a right to enrich uranium, a process that can produce both nuclear fuel and weapons grade material. The United Nations Security Council insists that Iran suspend such activities.
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, held afternoon talks that continued over dinner with Ali Larijani, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator. The talks are expected to resume on Thursday.
