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| Iran has sent a message to EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, but not a response to the latest proposals on its nuclear programme, officials have said. | Iran has sent a message to EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana, but not a response to the latest proposals on its nuclear programme, officials have said. |
| A source within the Iranian Supreme National Security Council told the AFP news agency that the message was "not Iran's response to the six countries". | A source within the Iranian Supreme National Security Council told the AFP news agency that the message was "not Iran's response to the six countries". |
| On Monday, the US and UK said Iran faced further sanctions if it did not respond positively to the proposals. | On Monday, the US and UK said Iran faced further sanctions if it did not respond positively to the proposals. |
| The move follows "inconclusive" talks between the EU and Tehran. | |
| Mr Solana had given Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, until last Saturday to respond to an offer not to impose further economic sanctions in return for a freeze on its uranium enrichment programme. | |
| Mr Jalili said Iran would issue a formal written response on Tuesday. | |
| The Iranian government insists its nuclear programme is for entirely peaceful purposes, while the US and its allies believe it could be used to develop a nuclear weapon. |