EU cautions Iran

The EU has cautioned Iran over resuming nuclear activity that could be linked to a weapons programme.

On behalf of the EU, France, Germany, the UK and EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana have sent a letter to Hassan Rowhani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

"Were Iran to resume currently suspended activities, our negotiations would be brought to an end and we would have no option but to pursue other courses of action,” the letter states.

"We therefore call upon Iran not to resume suspended activities or take other unilateral steps.”

Iran has reacted to the letter be rejecting any threats from the EU and the US.

“The time for threats and intimidation is over,” said foreign ministry spokesman Hamid Reza.

Warnings come in the light of Iran suggesting it will resume nuclear activities which it claims are purely for peaceful purposes.

Iran announced on Monday it will resume processing at the Isfahan plant but insist its goal is nuclear power, not atomic weapons.

The country also said the decision could not be changed.

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