Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter on nuclear deal
Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian said that Tehran has refused to hold direct talks with the United States in response to US President Donald Trump's letter on the nuclear program.
His statement was quoted by Iranian state media, Censor.NET reports.
It is noted that the response to the United States was sent through Oman, which acted as an intermediary.
"Although the response excludes the possibility of direct negotiations between the two sides, it says that the path for indirect talks remains open," the Iranian president said.
Pezeshkian also said that the continuation of the negotiation process "will depend on the behavior of the American side."
It remains unclear whether Trump will agree to indirect talks with Iran.
Earlier it was reported that President Donald Trump said he wanted to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran. On Thursday, he sent a letter proposing such negotiations to Iran's leader.
Bloomberg reported that Trump asked Russian dictator Putin to help in nuclear negotiations with Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations with the United States would be held only if the United States treats Tehran with respect.
Iranian President Massoud Peseshkian said he would not negotiate with the United States when he is threatened.
