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Iranian foreign minister wants 'respect' from US

WASHINGTON -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the US government of arrogance and belligerence, saying that Washington needed "a change in attitude" before any meaningful negotiations can begin over several US citizens being held prisoner in Iran.

 

"It is important... for the (Trump) administration to show the ability to engage in a respectful dialogue," Zarif said. "The United States needs to learn how to treat other sovereign nations, particularly sovereign nations who do not depend on the United States for continued existence."

 

Zarif spoke to CBS' Face the Nation on Friday; the full interview will be broadcast Sunday and portions of the transcript were made available The Associated Press.

 


פרסום ראשון: 04.22.18, 00:09