A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mahmood Hosseini/TIMA
Reuters: Iran open to talks over its ballistic missile programme: sources
ANKARA/LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran has suggested to six world powers that it may be open to talks about its ballistic missile arsenal, seeking to reduce tension over the disputed programme, Iranian and Western officials familiar with the overtures told Reuters.
Tehran has repeatedly vowed to continue building up what it calls defensive missile capability in defiance of Western criticism, with Washington saying the Islamic Republic’s stance violates its 2015 nuclear deal with the powers.
But the sources said that given U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to ditch the deal reached under his predecessor Barack Obama, Tehran had approached the powers recently about possible talks on some “dimensions” of its missile programme.
“During their meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly last month, Iran told members of the (world powers) that it could discuss the missile programme to remove concerns,”
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Update #1: Iran open to talks on missile program: report (The Hill)
Update #2: Iran signals willingness to negotiate new deal on missiles (Washington Examiner)
WNU Editor: Iran is not going to budge on why there are concerns on Iran's missile AND nuclear program .... and that is Iran will not permit inspectors to enter Iran's military bases for inspection. As long as Iran sticks to this position .... these talks have nowhere to go.
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