[Iranian President: Unable to Make a Decision on Direct Talks with the U.S. for Now, the U.S. Must Stop Blockades] According to a report by Jinse Finance, in a video interview released on Saturday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that Iran is "currently unable" to make a decision on engaging in direct talks with the United States. He said that a climate of mutual trust must first be established, and the Americans must stop blockades and sanctions. He also stated that the U.S. "should stop speaking to us in a bullying manner.