Iran says it is open to talks with US amid protest crackdown
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from on (#72RH2)
Foreign minister says talks only possible on basis of respect after Trump threatened very strong' military response
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said Iran is willing to negotiate with the US about its nuclear programme on the basis of respect, but did not comment on claims by Donald Trump that Iran was arranging a meeting with the US.
The US president, who has threatened to intervene in Iran, said on Sunday such a meeting was being planned, but added it could be derailed by the crackdown on protesters. He has claimed that Iran reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers very strong" military action against the regime.
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