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Iran says it is willing to make nuke deal with West | The Times of Israel.

( Would that this was more than just another con… – JW )

Tehran indicates it is can ease concerns over enrichment work in exchange for ‘show of goodwill’ from US and others at upcoming talks

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili speaks during a press conference in New Delhi, in January 2013. (Photo credit: AP/Tsering Topgyal)

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it is willing to ease Western concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for pledges from the United States and others about its ability to enrich uranium.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says an “opportunity” awaits at the nuclear talks next week between Iran and world powers in Kazakhstan.

Mehmanparast told reporters on Tuesday that Iran seeks a “show of goodwill” by the US and its allies to recognize Iran’s nuclear “rights,” which include enriching uranium. Mehmanparast says Iran would respond with proposals to address Western concerns.

Earlier this month, Vice President Joe Biden said Washington was prepared to talk directly to Iran. Tehran rejected the offer.

The West suspects Iran’s enrichment program could eventually produce material for a nuclear weapon, a charge Iran denies.

Iranian nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili is set to sit across from the US, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany in the latest round of talks over its nuclear program next week.

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