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Diplomats say Iran might adopt harsher position on nuclear issue

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Vienna, Nov 11, IRNA -- Diplomats in Vienna say Iran is going to 
adopt harsher positions in reaction to proposals of the European 
trio regarding its nuclear activities. 
One diplomat from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 
told reporters on Thursday that Iran has refused to respond 
affirmatively to the proposal of three European Countries namely 
Germany, France and Britain on indefinite suspension of its uranium 
enrichment activities, thus giving rise to doubts as to reaching an 
agreement. 
Iran was supposed to announce its final decision to the European 
trio on Wednesday. 
Based on what Iran has been telling the IAEA, the diplomats, who 
usually prefer to speak on condition of anonymity, say that Tehran 
has called for more incentives in return for suspending uranium 
enrichment process. 
Iran has told the three European states that making use of 
nuclear technology for peaceful purposes is its legitimate right 
which is not to be forsaken. 
The Iranian officials have also voiced readiness for voluntary 
suspension of the uranium enrichment activities in a bid to promote 
trust-building process but have at the same time stressed that they 
are not going to completely stop it in any way. 
An Iranian diplomat, talking to IRNA Thursday, said he was unaware
of any fresh proposals on the part of Iran. 
The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly stressed that its 
nuclear activities are for peaceful purposes. The claim has been 
substantiated by numerous IAEA investigation visits to Iranian 
nuclear sites so far. 
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