New Delhi, April 13 -- After Washington and Tehran hit a stalemate during recent ceasefire negotiations, Iran's envoy to India, Ambassador Mohammad Fathali, on Monday said that the Iranian delegation was ready for peace but said that Iran would continue talks only if its rights are recognised.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Fathali said key issues in the negotiations held in Islamabad, Pakistan included nuclear concerns, sanctions relief, war reparations and other conditions, but said that some demands of the US were "unlawful".

"Our high-ranking officials and delegations said that we are ready for peace. We are ready for negotiation. But you should know that, and you should be aware that Iran is also ready for w...