Swedish minister: Iran's talks offer 'satisfactory'

An offer of negotiations from Iran is "basically satisfactory" and talks with global powers on Tehran's nuclear programme could start soon, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said on Monday.

Facing sanctions that could cripple its oil exports, Iran said this month it wanted to resume the talks, frozen since January last year. But six big powers, represented by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, have yet to respond to the offer. (Reuters)