EU denies preparations for nuclear talks with Iran

Iran said on Wednesday it was in touch with major powers to hold fresh talks soon, but the European Union denied it, with Britain saying Tehran had yet to show willingness for negotiations addressing suspicions that it is trying to develop atom bombs, Reuters reports.

A year after the last talks fell apart, confrontation is brewing as the EU prepares to dramatically intensify international sanctions against Iran with an embargo on its economically vital oil exports.