The requests sent by the United States in private for having talks with Iran are in contrast with the statements the Americans make in public, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

President Rouhani reiterated that, today, the resistance of the Iranian nation has forced the US officials to seek negotiations with Iran, Mehr agency reported.

Iran has repeatedly rejected Trump’s offer of talks, saying it would not engage in such negotiations unless the US returns to the deal and lifts its unilateral sanctions.

Tehran says negotiations with Washington would be possible within the framework of the P5+1, comprising the US, France, Britain, Russia, China plus Germany, which successfully negotiated the deal with Iran, if Washington meets those conditions.