Iran declares no direct talks with U.S. unless demands met, as regional issues threaten peace Aug 09, 2026 · Vaughn Cockayne and Tom Howell Jr. · washingtontimes.com read more » Iran reiterated Sunday that it is not holding direct negotiations with the U.S. and that it would not restart diplomatic talks until Washington agrees to certain conditions and stops violating the terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Read more »