Iran rejects offer of direct US nuclear talks, senior diplomats say
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Iran's stance does not kill off all hopes of direct negotiations, diplomats claimed.
The U.S. had said it would attend the talks, which the EU had hoped to host in the coming days. However, Washington had refused to provide sanctions relief before face-to-face negotiations with Iran had taken place. Diplomats said Iran’s rejection didn’t kill off all hopes of direct negotiations in coming months and that Tehran’s move might be an attempt to gain leverage in future talks. Those talks could yet start before the Iranian new year in late March.More Related News