But the veteran journalist said that he is cautiously optimistic about the future of Iran-US relations.
“For the first time in years, I am cautiously optimistic about the future of Iran-US relations”, he told IRNA in an interview.
“President Obamas 15-minute telephone conversation with President Rouhani and the speeches of both Presidents to the United Nations General Assembly were a public confirmation of their desire to end 34 years of mutual hostility between the two governments”, he added.