Iran says U.S. president's invitation to dialogue is contradictory

Iranian Foreign Minister looks on during a press conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 22, 2025
Reuters

Iran's foreign ministry on 14 October criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's call for dialogue, accusing Washington of "hostile and criminal behaviour" following his remarks to the Israeli parliament about being ready to strike a deal with Tehran.

In June, the U.S. joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities after five rounds of indirect nuclear talks with Tehran that stalled over issues like domestic nuclear enrichment.

Western countries accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, but Tehran maintains its nuclear programme is only for civilian purposes.

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