Tehran ignored its second deadline for halting uranium enrichment and the foreign ministers of the European Union have agreed to give Tehran 2 more weeks to clarify its stance on the country's nuclear program.
At a meeting in Finland, Philippe Douste-Blazy spelt out the position held by the EU - if Iran suspends enrichment, the Eu will suspend the sanctions process in the UN. Javier Solana, the EU foreign policy chief will meet up with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator in a week to clarify the Iranian stance on its enrichment program as well as its offer of cooperation on nuclear energy.
On the other hand, Iran's stance has remained defiant with President Ahmadinejad reiterating that Tehran will not abandon its nuclear program since it is for a peaceful purpose.
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