Iran to respond on nuclear deal

Iran said it would respond to a proposed deal on its controversial nuclear programme by the middle of next week.



The UN atomic watchdog had suggested exporting most of Iran\'s enriched uranium to Russia and France for further refining.



The agency’s chief Mohammed ElBaradei said he hopes Iran’s answer will be positive.



The proposal follows talks between the UN, Iran, France, Russia and the US.



Today was set as the deadline for a response from Tehran.



The draft deal, agreed by the US, France and Russia, was prompted by concern over Iran\'s nuclear programme.