Iran floats compromise ahead of N-talks

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Mahmoud AhmadinejadWORRIED over possible ramifications over its controversial atomic program, Iran’s nuclear chief hinted at a possible compromise offer from the country’s leadership ahead of negotiations with world powers this week.

The West fears Tehran is seeking an atomic weapon, which the country denies. Uranium has to be enriched to more than 90 percent to be used for a nuclear weapon. At the core of the dispute is the issue of uranium enrichment, reports said.

Iran’s nuclear chief Fereidoun Abbasi said Tehran could stop its production of 20 percent enriched uranium needed for a research reactor, and continue enriching uranium to lower levels for power generation.

Speaking on state TV late Sunday Abassi said that the proposed move could take place once Iran has stock piled enough of the 20 percent enriched uranium. The negotiations are to take place in Istanbul on Friday.

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