Iran ready for 'serious' nuclear talks

Iran ready for 'serious' nuclear talks - Yahoo! News: "'Iran is prepared as of Aug. 23 to enter serious negotiations' with the countries that proposed the package, state-run television quoted Larijani as telling the envoys.



Iranian officials close to the meeting said Iran offered a 'new formula' to resolve the dispute as part of its formal response to the Western incentive package. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the information.

'Iran has provided a comprehensive response to everything said in the Western package. In addition, Iran, in its formal response, has asked some questions to be answered,' one official said, without elaborating.

European Union officials declined to comment, saying they needed to study the Iranian offer.

State-run television said Iran's response meant Tehran was committed to its promises.

'Iran's response suggests Iran is committed to dialogue and its promises. ... It is in contrast with America's policy of unilateralism,' the television said."