DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Iran hopes U.S. President Donald Trump will choose "rationality" in its dealing with the Islamic Republic, Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday, adding Tehran had never sought nuclear weapons.

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif also said that Iran was meant to meet with the US on October 9 over nuclear agreement talks.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration contributing to the risk of a war between Israel and Iran, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Iran must make a first step towards improving relations with countries in the region and the United States by making it clear it does not aim to develop nuclear weapons, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday.

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure".Covering the neck and head and dressing modestly became mandatory for women in Iran following the Islamic revolution that overthrew the US-backed Shah in 1979.

U.S. President Donald Trump drew pockets of laughter and a few moans with his blunt comments to an international audience while appearing by video link at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Sw

An official dismissed media speculation that the Iranian vice president for strategic affairs has held talks with American representatives during his visit to Switzerland for participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Just 42 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity is needed for one atomic bomb, according to the IAEA. Iran current possesses some 200 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, Grossi said. Moreover, he added, “We are going to start seeing steady increases from now.”

Iran's Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, conveyed a pacifying message in Davos, dismissing nuclear armament ambitions and opening doors for dialogue with the U.S. and Western nations amid escalating uranium enrichment activities that alarm global leaders.