Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out direct negotiations with the administration of US President Donald Trump over the country’s nuclear programme but signalled a willingness for indirect talks. He stressed that while Iran is not against negotiations in principle, Washington must first rectify its past “misconduct” and rebuild trust. Trump has signalled willingness to lift sanctions if nuclear and regional issues are resolved, but his ability to secure a deal is uncertain, said Barbara Slavin, a fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington and a lecturer in international affairs at George Washington University.

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