IRNA quoted Foreign Ministry Spokesman Naser Kanai, who noted that the Iranian nation and government grant great importance to the opinion of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, regarding the United States.

Referring to speculations about an agreement with Washington, the official noted that Iran’s approach to the United States is based on its hostile behavior. It is natural that the attitude will not change as long as the US behavior remains fundamentally hostile, he added.

IRNA also highlighted the spokesman’s statements that Iran has not tied its foreign relations and national interests to any specific country or case, adding that his government seeks balanced ties with different states on the basis of mutual respect.

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