...The incentives package from China, the EU, France, Russia, the UK and US was offered to Iran by Mr Solana in June.
He also asked Iran to accept a six-week freeze on further developments on its controversial programme, in return for a similar freeze on new UN sanctions.
The UN Security Council approved a third round of sanctions against Iran over the issue in March 2008.
Separately, the EU also imposed new sanctions on Iran in June.
Tehran denies Western claims that it is seeking to build a nuclear weapon, saying its programme is peaceful.
It has repeatedly rejected demands to halt enriching uranium, which can be used as fuel for power plants or material for weapons if refined to a greater degree....
What Peace with Iran Could Look Like (click here)
By Cassandra Newman, Contributor
July 2, 2008 – Washington, DC
These conversations are about getting to know one another. You can discuss anything you like—we just ask that you be respectful. Our volunteers are… people like you who want to find out more about someone in another country.
With those words printed on the back of a miniature cardboard, a declaration of peace was made. On June 10, on the west terrace of the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, three white tables manned by interpreters stood ready to connect curious Americans and eager Iranians in sometimes awkward, occasionally halting, decidedly scintillating conversations....
