India, May 14 -- Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, on Wednesday stated that, despite ongoing talks with the United States, it appears Washington is interested in "dictation" rather than negotiations with Tehran.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, India, the Iranian minister stated that Tehran remains open to talks on key issues such as its nuclear programme and uranium enrichment.

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However, Gharibabadi added that the Islamic Republic also remains ready to respond and "retaliate" if the ceasefire with Washington collapses.

The Iranian minister said that Iran was ready to come to the table and address key issues such as its nuclear programm...