Iran's President Pezeshkian has dismissed the proposal for direct negotiations over its nuclear program but remains open to indirect talks. The response, sent through Oman, emphasises Iran's stance against direct talks under maximum pressure and threats while stressing the need for negotiations on equal footing.
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