Khamenei: Talks with 'Bullying' Powers Not for Resolution
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Synopsis
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, claims that the calls for negotiation from certain 'bullying' powers are not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their own demands. He emphasizes that Iran will not yield to new expectations that are being raised.
Key Takeaways
- Khamenei criticizes calls for negotiations from certain powers.
- Claims the negotiations are about domination, not resolution.
- Warns of uproar if Iran refuses to engage.
- Highlights the failure of Britain, France, and Germany to meet commitments.
- Iran remains firm on its stance regarding the nuclear deal.
Tehran, March 9 (NationPress) Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that the persistent calls from certain bullying powers for dialogue with Iran are not intended to solve issues, but are instead focused on enforcing their own demands.
Khamenei made these comments during a meeting with government officials in Tehran on Saturday, in response to requests from US President Donald Trump regarding negotiations related to Iran's nuclear program, as shown in footage released by the leader's office.
"Their negotiation is not for resolving issues, but for dominating and imposing what they want on the other side," the Iranian leader asserted.
He cautioned that if these powers do not receive a favorable response, they will create a disturbance, accusing Iran of "distancing itself from and abandoning the negotiating table," according to reports from Xinhua news agency.
The nuclear issue is not the sole concern of these powers, and they are introducing new demands that Iran will not fulfill, Khamenei emphasized.
He referenced accusations from Britain, France, and Germany claiming that Tehran is not upholding its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, while those nations have also failed to meet their obligations since the agreement's inception.
After the US exited the deal, the Europeans had assured they would make up for the loss but ultimately broke their promises, Khamenei remarked.
Iran entered the nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with six major powers in July 2015, agreeing to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
However, during Trump's initial term, the United States withdrew from the deal in May 2018 and reinstated sanctions, leading Iran to reduce some of its nuclear commitments.
In a recent interview with Fox Business Network, Trump expressed his desire to negotiate the nuclear matter with Iran and mentioned that he had sent a letter to the Iranian leadership.
Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York stated on Friday that they had not yet received any correspondence from Trump.
