EU seeks to revive nuclear negotiations

He said talks with Larijani would seek to “prepare a route that leads to a negotiated solution to this conflict.”

Solana issued a statement on Saturday night, immediately after the UN resolution was passed in New York, that confirmed the continued “twin track” approach by the Europeans, US and other world powers.

That involves gradually imposing tougher sanctions if Iran fails to halt uranium enrichment but offering negotiations on economic and political advantages for Iran if it falls into line.

“We want to be as generous as possible,” Solana said.

Solana led largely unsuccessful international diplomatic efforts for months to persuade Iran to stop uranium enrichment before the UN first decided to impose sanctions in December.

–PAUL AMES