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Iraq says next Iran nuclear talks to be in Baghdad
Oh look: everyone is dissing Turkey. Could it be Istanbul isn't the center of the universe after all?
The next round of nuclear talks aimed at resolving a standoff between the West and Iran over its nuclear programme will be held in Baghdad following this week's negotiations in İstanbul, Iraq said on Tuesday, Today's Zaman reported.

Iraq said last Wednesday it had offered to host the nuclear negotiations following a request from neighbouring Iran. A statement on Iraq's Foreign Ministry website said all parties had agreed to hold the next meeting in Baghdad.

"The group of 5+1, the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran recently reached a settlement which includes holding the next meeting on international nuclear negotiations with Iran in Istanbul on April 14, provided that the following meeting will be in Baghdad, with all sides in agreement," the statement said.

Iraq's Shi'ite-led government shares close ties with Iran, which is jostling for more influence in the region against Sunni Arab Gulf powers.
Posted by: Steve White 2012-04-11
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