Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said today that the nation is receiving mixed signals from the US on the fate of its landmark nuclear deal with world powers. He also added that he doesn’t know how to interpret them, but he held open the possibility of talks and improved relations with the United States.

Hours after he spoke, the U.S. State Department for the second time since Trump took office certified that Iran is in compliance with the deal. But at the same time Trump continues to denounce it as a "bad deal" and has been ratcheting up sanctions on Iran over other matters.

"We receive contradictory signals, it's very clear that  Iran is serious about the nuclear deal and we believe the nuclear deal can lay the foundation." Zarif said when asked about the possible outcome of the review.

When pressed about U.S. citizens detained in Iran, the foreign minister offered to do "all it takes from my side" to ensure they have access to legal help and are treated humanely. But he said Iran's courts are "independent" and "we in the government do not have any control over the decisions of the judiciary."

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