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Spokesman says US reaction to Iran-IAEA agreements 'illogical'

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Aug 24, IRNA
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Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini called the US officials reaction to the agreements between Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) " illogical and non-technical".

Concerning US officials comments on negotiations between Iran and IAEA who have claimed that they are useless, Hosseini said, "They (US officials) still insist on their illogical and non-technical stances." "Experts who follow the talks have expressed hope that negotiation will lead to a useful end," Hosseini added.

The official expressed hope that the US officials finally take a logical and realistic stance toward the issue.

Concerning date and level of the next round of negotiation between Iran and US on Iraq, the spokesman said, "The Iraqis, after consultation with both sides, will declare the time and then we will consider and declare our views on the issue."
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