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Iran To Consider 'Comprehensive' Russian Proposal

19 February 2006 -- Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said Iran could consider a "comprehensive" Russian proposal on uranium enrichment if certain provisions are met.

Mottaki reiterated that his country will not accept any preconditions in its row with the international community over the aims of its nuclear program.

The comment came a day before negotiations are due to begin in Moscow on a plan to enrich Iranian uranium on Russian soil.

The talks are seen as the last option to avoid Iran being reported to the UN Security Council over suspicions that its nuclear program is aimed at military purposes.

Mottaki is expected to meet separately on 20 February with European officials in Brussels on Iran's nuclear issue.

(AP, dpa, AFP, IRNA)

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