TEHRAN - The Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has denied rumors that a committee has been formed to start talks with the United States.

The SNSC Secretariat has issued a statement saying that, unfortunately, some publications have claimed that the system has changed its policy toward the United States and intends to start negotiations with the U.S.

The statement declares that the clear and logical stances of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the bullying policies of the United States are based on opposition to all hegemonic plots and total resistance against any threats.

Part of the statement reads: "We believe that policies based on peace and international cooperation, mutual respect and justice are the most logical way to conduct international relations. Hence, any act which distorts internal public opinion and weakens internal forces' determination is harmful to the security of the country."