Iran nuclear talks fail to make progress

The attempt by six world powers (EU3 + 3) to persuade Iran to scale back its nuclear programme suffered a setback on the 24 May 2012 when talks to defuse the crisis failed to make any progress.

EU: EEAS: Press Release: A237/12: Statement by Catherine Ashton following the E3+3 talks with Iran, Baghdad 24 May 2012 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/130417.pdf

BBC News, 24.5.12: Fresh Iran nuclear talks to be held in Moscow http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18185304

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