Iran Rejects Direct Talks with U.S. on Nuclear Issues, Open to Indirect Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for direct talks on its advancing nuclear program, marking its first formal response to a letter from President Donald Trump to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This stance was articulated by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who expressed openness to indirect negotiations facilitated by Oman, a long-standing intermediary between the two nations. During a televised cabinet meeting on Sunday, Pezeshkian underscored the importance of trust in international …