Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Date for Next Round of Talks with U.S. Cannot Be Determined Until Consensus Is Reached

Odaily News According to Al Jazeera, when asked about the possibility of a new round of talks with the United States, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Khatibzadeh stated that negotiations cannot proceed until both sides reach a consensus on a common framework. "We cannot set a date for the talks until we agree on the framework," Khatibzadeh said. He emphasized that anything Iran agrees to in the negotiations must be able to safeguard its rights under international law. Iran will not accept being an exception outside of international law, nor will it relinquish its rights. (Jin10)