Iran is set for more talks with world powers in Istanbul on Tuesday. Iranian negotiators will meet representatives of the 5 permanent members of the UN security council, plus Germany, looking to further negotiations over its controversial nuclear program.
The meeting follows an agreement between the EU foreign policy chief and Iran's chief nuclear negotiator in Moscow last month.
Both sides decided to start technical-level talks, to provide further clarification of proposals by international powers, and study the issues raised by Iran during the last talks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says he's hopeful of a positive outcome. He says that despite the pressures from western powers, Iran will protect its rights to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
The EU is sticking to its dual-track approach, which combines sanctions with political negotiations, towards the resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.
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