Trump says US not seeking talks with Iran, vows continued sanctions pressure

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said the United States is not pursuing new talks with Iran, telling reporters at the White House that no diplomatic outreach is currently under way. He said contacts with Tehran that had taken place earlier have been stopped. Trump said Washington would keep enforcing tough sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program and regional activities. He added that the US would not seek negotiations unless Tehran changed its behavior. The US president also accused Iran of trying to escalate tensions through its regional allies and said the administration's pressure campaign on Tehran would continue. The remarks come amid a suspension of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. No further details were immediately available on the status of any backchannel contacts.