Iran says no return to past if nuclear talks fail

Published June 14, 2014 10:51am ET



TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday the international sanctions regime has crumbled and will not be rebuilt even if Iran and world powers fail to reach a final nuclear deal by a July 20 deadline.

Rouhani told a press conference it is still possible to reach a comprehensive accord before the deadline and that his government will in any case remain committed to its policy of constructive interaction with the West.

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