Iran's Khamenei bans holding direct talks with United States: TV

Reuters

Published Aug 13, 2018 06:38AM ET

Iran's Khamenei bans holding direct talks with United States: TV

ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned holding any direct talks with the United States, state TV reported, rejecting an offer last month by U.S. President Donald Trump for talks with no preconditions with Tehran.