Diplomats said more talks are expected later today in New York following inconclusive closed-door talks on July 19.
Russian UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said Moscow remains hopeful Iran could accept an international offer of incentives in exchange for abandoning uranium enrichment, making Security Council action unnecessary.
The Iranian case was referred back to the Security Council last week after Iran failed to respond to the incentives offer from the Security Council's five permanent members -- the United States, Russia, China, France, and Britain -- plus Germany.
(compiled from agency reports)
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