Iran's foreign minister stated the U.S. is attempting to restart nuclear talks, but Iran is in no hurry and considering its options for negotiations. This follows a previous collapse of talks after an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Despite signals from the U.S., including Trump's openness to lifting sanctions, Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks if talks fail.
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