TEHRAN: President Hassan Rowhani said on Tuesday Iran was ready for “serious” talks on its nuclear program without delay and that United States (US) calls for tougher sanctions showed a lack of understanding.

Addressing his first news conference since taking office on Saturday, Rowhani said he would not surrender Iran’s rights but that he wanted to allay Western concerns.

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