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Nuclear talks with Iran kick off in Vienna

February 18, 2014 10:20
Previous nuclear negotiations between Iran and representatives from the six world powers in Geneva (Photo: US Department of State)

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Daniel Easterman,

Daniel Easterman

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Negotiations between Iran and six world powers on the Islamic Republic's contentious nuclear programme are beginning in Vienna this morning.

This latest round of talks is meant to build on the progress made last November when Iran said it would reduce uranium enrichment activities - the process needed to make a nuclear bomb - in return for sanctions relief.

But the Iranian government has downplayed any chances of success.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told supporters in Tehran on Monday that he was not "optimistic" about the talks, saying they would "not lead anywhere".

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