Iran to hold nuclear talks with European powers in Istanbul

Fresh talks between Iran and European powers over Tehran’s nuclear programme will take place on Friday in Istanbul, state media has reported. It will be the first discussion since the US and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago. Iranian diplomats will meet counterparts from the UK, France and Germany, known as the E3, after the trio warned that sanctions could be reimposed on Tehran if it does not return to the negotiating table. “In response to the request of European countries, Iran has agreed to hold a new round of talks,” said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai, as quoted by state TV.