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Rouhani Says Supports U.S. Talks But Not in Current Conditions

Rouhani Says Supports U.S. Talks But Not in Current Conditions

(Bloomberg) -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he advocates talks and diplomacy but not under “current conditions.”

The U.S. has requested talks with Iran on several occasions but this is a time for “resistance,” not negotiations, Rouhani said, according to state-run Tasnim news agency.

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