Iran denied it was ready to resume nuclear talks with the United States after the end of a 12-day war with Israel and accused Washington of exaggerating the impact of US strikes, AFP reported.

The most serious conflict yet between Israel and Iran has scuppered nuclear talks between Iran and the United States. However, President Donald Trump said Washington would hold discussions with Tehran next week and his special envoy Steve Whitkoff expressed hope "for a comprehensive peace agreement".

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected that claim. He said it was "speculation" that Tehran would come to the table, and said it "should not be taken seriously".

"I would like to make it clear that no agreement, arrangement or conversation has been reached to start new negotiations," Araghchi said on state television. "No plan has yet been drawn up to start negotiations."

Araghchi's statement came as Iranian lawmakers passed a "binding" bill to suspend cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. At the same time, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. | BGNES