Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Slams US For 'Maximalist' Demands

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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that Tehran is not prepared to restart in-person negotiations with U.S. officials, arguing Washington is sticking to "maximalist" terms that ...

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