Gaps over Iran’s nuclear work remain, missile program not negotiable with US: Iran source

Differences over Iran’s nuclear program still remain, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Monday, as Iran and the United States try to reach a lasting peace with the two-week ceasefire ending soon.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The senior Iranian source said that Tehran’s “defensive capabilities,” including its missile program, are not open to negotiation with the United States.“Continuation of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz undermines the peace talks,” the source said.US President Donald Trump had said on Sunday he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks and would strike Iran unless it accepted his terms.Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that it has yet to reach a decision on whether to attend the next round of talks with the United States.With Reuters ​​​​​​​Read more: Iran says ‘no decision’ on whether to attend next round of US talks

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