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Iran urges Europeans `more seriousness` in nuclear negotiations

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Feb 6, SPA/IRNA -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called 
on European negotiators Sunday to show `more seriousness` in talks 
about the Tehran`s nuclear program and said Iran had kept its 
commitment to suspend its uranium enrichment program. 
"There is no doubt that Europeans have to show more seriousness. 
We hope Europeans will pursue talks with greater activity," said 
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi in a press conference. 
Asefi also denied reports on Friday from diplomats in Vienna, 
citing US intelligence reports, who said Iran was testing some parts 
of centrifuge machines that are used to enrich uranium, the material 
for producing fuel for nuclear reactors or atomic bombs. 
"The report is not true. We remain faithful to our commitments. 
There has been no violation on the part of Iran," he said. 
Asefi said a new round of nuclear talks with Europeans will begin 
Monday. 
Iran repeatedly has denied allegations of a secret nuclear weapons
programs, saying its nuclear activities are for peaceful energy 
purposes. "Negotiations have not reached a deadlock. Talks are 
continuing. A new round of talks will begin Monday," Asefi said. 
"We don`t want concessions from Europeans," said Asefi. 
"We want our rights. That we possess peaceful nuclear technology 
is not a concession for Iran. We will not relinquish our rights." 
Under international pressure, Iran suspended uranium enrichment 
and all related activities in November to build trust and avoid UN 
Security Council sanctions. 
The IAEA agreed to police the suspension of Iran`s nuclear 
activities and Iran has said it will decide within three months 
whether to continue suspension. 
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