US sending different messages to Iran: Asefi
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, June 25, IRNA
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Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi said here Sunday that the US was sending different messages to Iran which showed there was no unanimity of views among American officials Asefi made the remark while speaking to domestic and foreign reporters at his weekly press conference in response to a question on US officials' allegations that Iran was sending confusing messages.
"Our messages were transparent. The US should abandon measures which may lead to pessimism," he said.
He added, "Iran's message has been transparent from the beginning. We are willing to settle the (nuclear) case through negotiations."
The Foreign Ministry spokesman recommended Washington "to let negotiations go through its natural course."
He stressed, "Iran will not back down from its stance under pressure. A review over previous talks proves this reality.
"Resorting to such tools as the United Nations Security Council had no impact on Iran's decision-making in the past. Currently, embarking on violent literature will not be effective and useful." Asefi called on the US officials to pay attention to the issue.
A reporter asked about Asefi's view on an interview of Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani with the `Guardian' newspaper which quoted him as saying there was nothing wrong with with holding telephone conversation with the US (officials).
The spokesman quoted Larijani as saying, "Our problem with the US is not emotional rather it is rational and logical.
"If the US changes its behavior and calls us, we will talk." Meanwhile, Asefi rejected a news report on killing of three Iranian citizens in Iraqi city of Diala, saying, "No Iranian has been killed in Diala."
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