Gulf nations plan delegation to Iran for nuclear talks

Arab Gulf nations plan to send an envoy to Iran to press it to find a negotiated solution to its nuclear stand-off with the United Nations in a new diplomatic effort after months of staying on the sidelines, officials said today.

The foray comes at a sensitive time. Iran said it was waiting to see what offer the Europeans present to resolve the confrontation – taking a somewhat more open tone than staunch rejections voiced by officials in recent weeks.