TEHRAN — Iran’s top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that the country is ready to reopen talks with world powers increasingly concerned over Iranian intentions, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
The announcement by Iranian negotiator Saeed Jalili came a day before a meeting in Germany among representatives of six nations, including the United States, that are seeking to develop a strategy for addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
“Iran has prepared to present its revised package of proposals . . . and is ready to hold talks with world powers . . . in order to ease common concerns in the international arena,” state television quoted Jalili as telling reporters.
Iranian officials did not comment on whether the timing of the proposal is linked to the Sept. 15 deadline set by the White House for Iran to respond to an offer to reopen talks on the nuclear issue.
U.S. officials say Iran has responded to previous offers only with vague generalities that did not provide a basis for negotiations. President Barack Obama has suggested that if Iran does not make a serious counteroffer by the end of this year, it could face renewed sanctions.
U.S. officials said Tuesday that they would reserve judgment until they receive an official communication from Iran.
