Senior Official at the Iranian Presidential Office: Reaching an Agreement with the U.S. "Takes Time"

Odaily reported that Seyed Abbas Mousavi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian President, told the media that it takes time to reach an agreement with the United States. Mousavi said it should not be forgotten that Iran is in a state of war, and Iran is not facing trade talks but "negotiations with the enemy." Iran wants to fight for its rights and uphold its stance, all of which takes time. He stated that one "should not be hasty" in negotiations and should understand that Iran needs to safeguard national interests and security based on full internal coordination. (Xinhua News Agency)