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         Kerry: Iran Must Prove Sincerity in Nuclear Program Engagement

   by VOA News

   U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed cautious hope about
   engaging with Iran over its nuclear program, but also says Iran must
   take concrete steps to prove its sincerity.
   Speaking Thursday in Tokyo, Kerry made clear that nothing will be taken
   at face value.
   Under new president Hassan Rouhani, Iran has continually expressed a
   desire for greater engagement with the West.
   Fears about the country's nuclear program remain a key issue, with
   Western nations and Israel saying Iran is working to develop nuclear
   weapons. Iran has long said its program is peaceful, and has been hit
   with several rounds of sanctions after refusing to halt uranium
   enrichment.
   U.S. President Barack Obama said last week in a historic phone call
   with Rouhani that he believes a comprehensive solution can be reached
   over Iran's nuclear program and that the two sides are moving forward.
   However, Obama also told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that
   Iran must prove its sincerity through actions before getting any relief
   from the sanctions.
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