Iran Says It Hasn’t Sought Talks With US in Past 16 to 17 Days
JH Kim
Summary
- The Iranian government said through state broadcaster IRIB that it has not asked the US for talks over the past 16 to 17 days.
- The statement came as speculation emerged over possible back-channel contact between the US and Iran.
- Iran denied suggestions that it had recently pursued negotiations with the US.
Iran said July 28 that it had not sought talks with the US in the past 16 to 17 days, according to state broadcaster IRIB.
The comment came amid speculation about possible back-channel contact between Washington and Tehran. Iran denied suggestions that it had recently moved to pursue negotiations with the US. IRIB reported that the Iranian government had not asked the US side for talks during the past 16 to 17 days.
JH Kim
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