Reuters update on Iran's response to UN. A little more info:

[pinto]

Iran says it has opened way for serious nuclear talks

By Edmund Blair

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran handed over its formal response on Tuesday to a nuclear incentives offer from major powers and said it contained ideas that would allow serious talks about its standoff with the West to start immediately.

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"Although there is no justification for the other parties' illegal move to refer Iran's case to the Security Council,... the answer was prepared ... to pave the way for fair talks," Larijani ( Iran chief nuclear negotiator) said.

"Iran is prepared to hold serious talks from August 23," he was quoted by Iran's student news agency ISNA as saying.

He said Iran was ready to play a "constructive" role regarding all issues in the package.

One European diplomat said: "It is a comprehensive answer. The Iranian side said they would welcome a continuation of negotiations."

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[berni_mccoy]

1. Bush Response: TO WAR...TAKE THREAT BEFORE DAMAGE

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