After Iran’s top leader made a suggestion that the two countries may resume their nuclear program conversations, the United States voiced skepticism about the likelihood of such talks happening.
A State Department official stated on Tuesday (August 27) that “we will judge Iran’s leadership by their actions, not by their words.”
The spokesperson went on, “If Iran wants to demonstrate seriousness or a new approach, they should stop nuclear escalations and start meaningfully cooperating with the IAEA,” referring to the intergovernmental watchdog that Tehran frequently subverts, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran gives the US the all-clear to resume nuclear talks
On Tuesday, August 27, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei authorized the resumption of talks between the country’s newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian and the United States regarding nuclear programs, but he also cautioned the government not to put too much faith in Washington, DC.
Khamenei stated, “This does not mean that we cannot interact with the same enemy in certain situations,” according to the text of his speech that was officially released. “There is no harm in that, but do not place your hopes in them,” he said.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments, which began, “Do not trust the enemy,” outlined the parameters for any negotiations held under Pezeshkian’s administration and reiterated his cautions against having faith in the United States.
Following the failure of the nuclear agreement, Iran increased the quality of its uranium to up to 60% while surpassing all program restrictions.
Iran also disabled the IAEA’s surveillance cameras and barred some of the organization’s most seasoned inspectors from Vienna. Additionally, Iran has consistently threatened to seek nuclear weapons if necessary.
