Iran open for dialogue but no sign of readiness from U.S.: foreign minister

Iran is open to dialogue with the United States without preconditions, but such talks remain elusive so long as Washington fails to show Tehran respect, its Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday."We do not have preconditions, but we can say that what is required for dialogue is mutual respect, not mutual confidence," Zarif said in an interview with Kyodo News."Usually people (who) engage in negotiation do not necessarily have trust and confidence in each other, but it requires mutual respect," he added.Zarif said the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump could smoothen t…READ FULL ARTICLE