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Iran’s Supreme Leader Opens Door to Negotiations with US over Tehran’s Nuclear Program
In a stunning move, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced that the country is open to negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program, marking a significant shift in Tehran’s long-standing stance.
According to reports, Khamenei’s remarks came during a meeting with top Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, where he emphasized the importance of a "diplomatic and economic" approach to resolving outstanding issues with the US.
This breakthrough comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the US have been escalating, with the Trump administration imposing harsh sanctions on Iran in May 2018 and Tehran responding with a series of provocative military exercises and ballistic missile tests.
The development is being hailed as a major victory for proponents of diplomacy and a sign of Iran’s willingness to engage in dialogue to address concerns over its nuclear program.
Key Details
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced that the country is open to negotiations with the US over its nuclear program.
- The move marks a significant shift in Tehran’s long-standing stance on nuclear negotiations with the US.
- The announcement came during a meeting with top Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
- Khamenei emphasized the importance of a "diplomatic and economic" approach to resolving outstanding issues with the US.
- The development is being hailed as a major victory for proponents of diplomacy and a sign of Iran’s willingness to engage in dialogue to address concerns over its nuclear program.
Reactions
- "We welcome any initiative that could lead to a peaceful resolution of outstanding issues between Iran and the US," said US State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus.
- "Iran’s willingness to engage in dialogue is a positive development and we are willing to work with Tehran to address concerns over its nuclear program," said European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
Background
Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful and designed solely for generating electricity and medical research. However, Western powers have expressed concerns that Iran’s nuclear activities could be used to develop nuclear weapons.
The US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear deal negotiated with Iran in 2015, in May 2018, citing concerns over Tehran’s ballistic missile program and alleged sponsorship of terrorism.
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Me thinks Ayatollah is feeling some pressure of being bombed by Israel.