US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them

USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The ‌United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to ‌contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as ‌the United States seeks to pressure Tehran over a government crackdown on protesters.

"I think they know the terms," the official told reporters when asked about ‍the terms of talks with Iran. "They're ‍aware of the terms."