Iran's Foreign Ministry Addresses Key Issues in Recent Talks.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani discussed the country's policies, including improving ties with Saudi Arabia, increasing influence in the Gulf, and maintaining ties with Russia. Iran is also prepared to increase attacks on the Kurdistan region in Iraq and is seeking to have dissidents in Europe targeted. Iran downplayed rumors of a prisoner swap with the US and threw cold water on claims of a "mini" deal regarding its nuclear program. Iran is seeking to reduce tensions with Afghanistan and Azerbaijan.