Israel National News reports: “Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tuesday that Tehran seeks a ‘peaceful’ nuclear agreement with the United States, but will not compromise its national security. His remarks, quoted by Reuters, were made during the 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate.

‘Tehran is not seeking nuclear bombs and … is prepared to assure the world about it. We are very proud of our home-grown nuclear program,’ Khatibzadeh stated.

Khatibzadeh accused Washington of ‘betraying diplomacy,’ claiming the US sends contradictory messages through third countries.

Nuclear talks between the two nations have stalled since the June war between Iran and Israel, during which the US joined Israel in striking key Iranian nuclear sites…”