GeopoliticsAugust 3 at 03:01 AM

Iranian lawmaker Qashqawi said there are no discussions with the US or talks on the nuclear issue, adding that US sanctions amount to war; lasting peace can only be pursued once the military, economic and media conflict ends, SNN reports

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Iran's official denial of nuclear talks and its classification of sanctions as 'war' creates a sharp contrast with US claims of diplomatic progress, sustaining high volatility in energy markets.

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Iranian lawmaker Qashqawi said there are no discussions with the US or talks on the nuclear issue, adding that US sanctions amount to war; lasting peace can only be pursued once the military, economic and media conflict ends, SNN reports

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