Tehran - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a strong warning to the United States on Tuesday, urging American officials to avoid speaking 'nonsense' during upcoming talks regarding Iran's nuclear program. Khamenei specifically addressed U.S. demands related to Iran's uranium enrichment activities, a central point of contention in the ongoing negotiations.
'The Americans should avoid talking nonsense,' Khamenei stated in a televised address. 'They should know that Iran will not back down from its rights.' He questioned the likelihood of success in the forthcoming talks, given what he described as unreasonable U.S. positions.
The negotiations, aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), have been stalled for months. The JCPOA, which limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, was abandoned by the United States in 2018 under the Trump administration. Efforts to restore the agreement have faced numerous obstacles, including disagreements over sanctions relief and guarantees that the U.S. will not withdraw from the deal again.
Khamenei's remarks underscore the challenges facing diplomats as they prepare to resume negotiations. While both sides have expressed a willingness to return to the JCPOA, significant differences remain, and the path forward remains uncertain. The international community is closely watching the developments, hoping for a resolution that prevents further escalation of tensions in the region.
Iran's Khamenei Warns U.S. Against 'Nonsense' in Nuclear Talks
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has cautioned the United States against making unreasonable demands during upcoming nuclear negotiations. He specifically criticized U.S. positions on Iran's uranium enrichment program. Khamenei's comments raise questions about the potential for progress in the talks, which aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Tensions remain high as discussions are set to resume.