Iran has denied receiving a letter from US President Donald Trump, but has stated that nuclear negotiations will not take place as long as US sanctions on Tehran remain in place.
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US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new nuclear deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear programme.
Trump aims to strike a new agreement with Tehran to replace the deal he had withdrew the United States from during his first term in office.
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In an interview with US media outlets, Trump stressed his preference for a peaceful approach and diplomatic agreement, without resorting to force. He also hinted at expecting results “very soon”.
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“Hopefully, we can have a peace deal. I’m not speaking out of strength or weakness. I’m just saying I’d rather see a peace deal than the other. But
