Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official. The official cited Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands. Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister S…
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Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official. The official cited Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands. Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister S…
ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) Iran is not yet ready to hold a new round of face-to-face talks with U.S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washingtons refusal to abandon maximalist dem…
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