Iran rejects negotiation with US while Israeli attacks continue
"The Americans have repeatedly sent messages calling seriously for negotiations. But we have made clear that as long as the aggression does not stop, there will be no place for diplomacy and dialogue,"
said the chief diplomat, who was due in Geneva for talks with his European counterparts.
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