Tehran, March 23 -- : Iran on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump's assertion that "productive" talks had taken place between the two countries, insisting that no direct or indirect contact had occurred and reaffirming its refusal to negotiate before achieving its war objectives.
In a statement cited by Iranian media, the Foreign Ministry said Tehran "rejects any type of negotiation" under current conditions, adding that Trump's remarks marked a retreat from earlier threats but did not alter Iran's position.
"Iran maintains its position rejecting any type of negotiation before achieving its war objectives," the statement said, according to Sabereen news agency.
"Trump's statement is a retreat from his earlier threats, but the Islam...