Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei criticized U.S. ‘bullying’ after Trump suggested new nuclear talks, emphasizing that negotiations aim for U.S. domination. Foreign Minister Araghchi stated Iran received no letter from Trump. Khamenei rejected new U.S. conditions, claimed Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful, and reiterated his refusal to negotiate with Trump, asserting that the U.S. has violated the JCPOA.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has condemned the United States for what he terms ‘bullying,’ following President Trump’s overtures for renewed discussions concerning Iran’s nuclear program. Khamenei emphasized that the U.S. wishes for negotiations are not to resolve issues but to impose dominion over Iran. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated on Saturday that Iran has not received any correspondence from Trump, including the letter he mentioned.
Khamenei criticized the U.S. and its allies for introducing new conditions that they believe Iran will not meet, asserting that these expectations are deliberately unreasonable. He highlighted Iran’s refusal to negotiate under pressures described as ‘maximum,’ a policy reinstated by Trump following his re-election that involved reimposing sanctions after the U.S. withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The 2015 JCPOA agreement, established between Tehran and six world powers, permitted sanctions relief in exchange for Iran’s nuclear activity constraints. Recently, Iran has been engaging diplomatically with the EU nations—Britain, France, and Germany—to discuss its nuclear agenda. However, Khamenei criticized these countries for claiming Iran has not fulfilled its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, questioning their adherence to the same agreement.
Khamenei claimed there is an obligation stemming from Iranian legislation to enhance uranium enrichment. Iran’s current enrichment levels exceed JCPOA limitations, raising U.S. intelligence estimates that Iran could produce a nuclear weapon imminently if it chose. Despite these claims, Iran has consistently asserted its nuclear program’s peaceful intent, underscored by Khamenei’s religious decree against nuclear arsenals.
Last month, Khamenei dismissed dialogue with the U.S. as ‘unwise,’ blaming Trump for dismantling the 2015 agreement. He previously declined negotiations, asserting Trump is unworthy of direct communication. These developments indicate a significant ongoing tension regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its diplomatic relations with the U.S. and Europe.
The article highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Khamenei’s rejection of U.S. overtures for negotiations emphasizes the complexities of diplomatic relations since the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA. Iran’s increased uranium enrichment raises concerns about its nuclear capabilities while reinforcing Iran’s claim of a peaceful nuclear agenda. The situation remains critical as diplomatic efforts with European nations attempt to address these nuclear issues.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
