Iran on nuclear talks: Respect us or no agreement

Abbas Araqchi, chief negotiator for Iran in the nuclear talks, said of renewal of discussions with world powers in Geneva on Wednesday that "the negotiations will be difficult."

Araqchi, who is also deputy foreign minister, added that "no agreement will be reached if the rights of the Iranian nation are not respected," and added that Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif is scheduled to meet with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, prior to the start of talks. (AFP)