Iran denies reports of planned meeting between senior official and US vice president
Iran has firmly dismissed reports of a planned meeting between Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei and US Vice President JD Vance in Doha, Qatar, reiterating that Tehran has no intention of negotiating with Washington without concrete American action.
A senior Iranian security official rejected reports circulated by several media outlets suggesting that the two officials were preparing to meet, stressing that Iran's policy and position on negotiations with the United States remain unchanged.
The official underscored that Tehran would not engage in negotiations merely on the basis of American statements or diplomatic signals, insisting that Washington must first take practical steps in accordance with the seven conditions set by Iran.
He made clear that the responsibility for creating the conditions for any potential negotiations rests with the US administration, adding that Tehran's position would not change without tangible American action.
The remarks underscore Iran's insistence that any diplomatic process must be based on concrete commitments and respect for its stated conditions rather than Washington's demands or political calculations. (ILKHA)
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