Ashton will reply to Iran's letter on talks

Michael Mann, Spokesperson of European Union's Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton said that she will reply to Iran's letter concerning continuation of talks. Mann told IRNA that a meeting was held by Group 5+1 early this week and a statement was issued in this concern, too. He added that we are clearly ready to start talks with Iran, but we hope that Tehran does not set any preconditions. The spokesperson continued that Iran has taken steps for confidence building an example of which is the latest cooperation. He said that he does not know about time and venue of the talks.