Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Iranian regime, addressed the possibility of negotiations with the United States during a meeting with regime officials on Saturday, March 8. He stated that the goal of such talks would be to “raise new demands” and asserted that these expectations “will certainly not be met by Iran.”
Khamenei stated that negotiations are not intended to “resolve issues” but rather to “impose dominance.” He claimed that the scope of discussions would not be limited to the “nuclear issue” but would also extend to matters such as “defense capabilities,” the country’s “international influence,” and restrictions on “missile range.”
Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has reinstated the “maximum pressure” policy and has called for a comprehensive agreement with the Iranian regime. However, Khamenei has strictly prohibited any negotiations with the U.S. Meanwhile, Iran’s economic situation continues to deteriorate due to the regime’s ongoing tensions with the world and the West.
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With nuclear deal revival talks at a standstill, reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicate growing concerns over the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
A few days ago, Trump stated that he had sent a letter to Iranian regime leaders, expressing hope for negotiations. His remarks quickly became headline news.
The U.S. president also warned that the only options for dealing with the Iranian regime are “reaching an agreement” or “military action.”
On Friday, March 7, Trump stated at the White House that a significant event regarding Iran would happen soon. He described the moment as a turning point in U.S.-Iran relations and predicted “interesting days ahead.” He emphasized that he hopes for a peaceful outcome but added that “the other way” would also resolve the issue.
In his meeting with Iranian officials today, Ali Khamenei also addressed the European parties, responding to their claims that Iran has not fulfilled its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He stated, “They did not fulfill their commitments from day one. After the U.S. withdrawal, they promised to compensate for it, but they broke their promise twice.”
Khamenei’s claims come as Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported to the IAEA Board of Governors on March 3 that the Iranian regime has increased its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium to 275 kilograms.
European Union: The Iranian Regime Must Not Attain Nuclear Weapons
The IAEA chief described Iran’s regime as the only non-nuclear-armed country to have enriched uranium to such a high level and called it a matter of “serious concern.”
The European Union’s representative at the IAEA also stated that the Iranian government has halted the implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA. It further noted that for the past four years, the IAEA has been unable to carry out verification and monitoring activities related to the nuclear agreement.
During his meeting with officials, Khamenei also expressed hope that regime president Masoud Pezeshkian would soon be able to announce the implementation of “major aspirations” to the people.
Previously, Pezeshkian had stated during the impeachment session of the Minister of Economy and Finance that he supported negotiations with the U.S., but the Supreme Leader of the regime opposed them.
