Iran Rules Out Direct Nuclear Talks With U.S.

12 July 2004 -- Iran today ruled out holding direct talks with the United States on its nuclear program.

Hassan Rohani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, made the announcement on Iran's state-run television.

U.S. officials accuse Iran of trying to secretly develop nuclear weapons. Iranian officials say Iran's nuclear ambitions are limited to generating electricity from nuclear reactors.

(Reuters)