Israel National News reports: “Iran expressed its willingness on Monday to engage in indirect talks with the United States, following President Donald Trump’s call for negotiations on a new nuclear deal, AFP reported.

‘The way is open for indirect negotiations,’ said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who dismissed the idea of direct talks, stating that ‘there is no chance for direct talks until there is a change in the other side’s approach towards the Islamic Republic.’

Araqchi made it clear that Iran would not engage in direct discussions with Washington under threats, particularly as long as Trump maintains his ‘maximum pressure’ policy. Under this policy, during his first term, Trump withdrew the United States from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed harsh sanctions on Tehran.

Araqchi’s comments follow a letter sent by Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urging nuclear talks and warning of potential military action should Tehran refuse…”