Russia will continue to probe avenues for political cooperation with Iran over its nuclear programme, DPA QUOTED the Foreign Ministry in Moscow as saying Wednesday, a day after Tehran proposed further talks with the international community. "It is important to understand the nuances and to seek out the constructive elements, if there are any," spokesman Mikhail Kamynin said of Iran's reply to a Western offer of incentives to halt its uranium enrichment work. This would show how to proceed with further negotiations, Kamynin added. There were no immediate details of the reply conveyed to Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia. But Iranian chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said Tehran was ready to start "serious talks" as soon as possible. Major powers in June offered Iran a package of incentives that includes delivery of a light-water reactor and the long-term provision of nuclear fuel if it suspends uranium enrichment. Iran risks penalties if it fails to meet the UN Security Council's August 31 deadline to give a full response. Western nations, led by the US, accuse Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons.
