Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran will obtain a more accurate assessment of the American position through Pakistani mediators, Al ArabyTV reports

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's comments indicate a willingness to engage diplomatically, but Tehran's rejection of what it terms 'maximalist demands' on its nuclear program suggests ongoing tension.

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Says Tehran rejects maximalist demands regarding its Nuclear Program and considers them unjust.

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