DUBAI — Iran believes the moment for “effective” nuclear talks with the United States has not yet arrived, its top diplomat said on Wednesday, adding that Tehran would not completely cut off cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Tehran suspended negotiations with Washington, which were aimed at curbing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions, after the US and Israel struck its nuclear sites in June.

Since then, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency have been unable to access Iran’s nuclear installations, despite IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stating that inspections remain essential.

“In my opinion, we have not yet reached the point of maturity where effective negotiations with the US can take place,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in remarks carried by state media.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have warned they will not hesitate to hit Iran again if it........

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