Rouhani backpedals on suggestion of talks with Trump
The Iranian president has conditioned any meeting with his US counterpart on sanctions removal, a clear shift from an earlier statement that he was prepared for any meeting that might help his country.
"If someone is merely seeking a photo opportunity with Hassan Rouhani, that is not possible, unless they lift all the unjust sanctions," said the Iranian president in reference to speculation about a possible meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump.
Rouhani noted that as for Iran-US ties, "the key to positive developments" is in Washington's hands. "Those who have waged economic terrorism against the Islamic Republic … need to repent and reassume their obligations," he added.
