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State Dept.: Iran is disrespecting the U.S.

By Pete Kasperowicz

Published October 18, 2016 6:32pm ET

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State Dept.: Iran is disrespecting the U.S. — "I think you're correct in stating that parts of the Iranian government are not necessarily acting in a respectful way toward the United States," State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters Tuesday. (AP Photo) | Vahid Salemi

A State Department spokesman admitted Tuesday that Iran is not treating the U.S. with the respect it deserves, even though the U.S. continues to seek a “respectful” relationship with Iran.

“I think you’re correct in stating that parts of the Iranian government are not necessarily acting in a respectful way toward the United States,” spokesman Mark Toner told reporters Tuesday.

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