Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared tensions with the U.S. “unsolvable” as nuclear talks stall and Europe threatens renewed sanctions.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out bowing to U.S. pressure, declaring the country’s standoff with Washington over its nuclear programme “unsolvable.” State media reported on Sunday that Tehran suspended negotiations with the U.S. after American and Israeli forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day war in June.
Khamenei’s comments came two days after Iran and European powers agreed to resume discussions aimed at reviving full negotiations on curbing uranium enrichment. “They want Iran to be obedient to America. The Iranian nation will stand with all of its power against those who have such erroneous expectations,” Khamenei said.
He further dismissed calls for direct dialogue with Washington. “People who ask us not to issue slogans against the U.S. … to have direct negotiations with the U.S. only see appearances … This issue is unsolvable,” he added.
France, Britain and Germany have warned they could activate a UN “snapback” mechanism, reimposing sanctions if Tehran fails to return to the table. Western powers argue that Iran is working towards developing nuclear weapons, while Tehran insists its program is focused solely on generating nuclear power.
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