Turkey Diplomacy

Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the U.S., according to a senior Iranian official. The official cited Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands. Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkey on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the U.S. He rejected claims by President Donald Trump about retrieving nuclear material. Khatibzadeh noted ongoing exchanges between the sides but accused the U.S. of holding firm on excessive demands. Iran seeks a "framework agreement" before any in-person meeting. He called for addressing Iran's concerns, including sanctions.