Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic has no plans to start negotiations with the US even after the resignation of John Bolton - one of the most well-known hawks in the Trump administration.
"The departure of US National Security Adviser John Bolton from President Donald Trump's administration will not push Iran to reconsider talking with the US", he said as quoted by state news agency IRNA.
In the meantime, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Washington to stop pressuring his country, adding that Tehran would continue cutting its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal, if necessary.
Bolton, who was lobbying for a harsh stance against Iran, stepped down from his post as national security advisor earlier this week. According to Trump, the official had disagreements with other members of the administration and with him as well.
Meanwhile, ties between Washington and Tehran continue to worsen. Iran announced a decision to steadily abandon its own JCPOA obligations every 60 days unless the other signatories to the deal manage to facilitate Iranian oil exports and trade with the country despite US sanctions.
