New Delhi, April 12 -- Iran remained firm on its position even as recent US-Iran peace talks collapsed, with the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India asserting that Tehran showed willingness for dialogue but refused to compromise on its "dignity" and rights amid what it called "unlimited demands" from Washington.

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi told ANI that Iran travelled to Islamabad for negotiations despite doubts about American seriousness, aiming to demonstrate its commitment to peace.

"We were ready for negotiation. We came to Islamabad for negotiation. We were very, very serious about the negotiation. Although we doubted it, we knew that the other side is not serious, but we came to show the world that we are people of peace...