Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expresses profound doubt regarding the efficacy of nuclear talks with the United States, warns the US against "speaking nonsense." Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday cast significant doubt on the prospects of achieving a breakthrough in nuclear talks with the United States, amidst an ongoing diplomatic stalemate over Tehran's uranium enrichment activities, AFP reported.
"We don't think it will lead to any outcome. We don't know what will happen," Khamenei declared during a speech, firmly asserting that denying Iran's right to enrich uranium constitutes "a big mistake."
His remarks come as Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of Omani-mediated nuclear discussions since April 12, marking the highest level of contact between the two adversaries since Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord. Despite a previous acknowledgment of plans for another round of talks following their May 11 meeting, described by Iran as "difficult but useful," the path forward appears increasingly uncertain.
His remarks come as Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of Omani-mediated nuclear discussions since April 12, marking the highest level of contact between the two adversaries since Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord. Despite a previous acknowledgment of plans for another round of talks following their May 11 meeting, described by Iran as "difficult but useful," the path forward appears increasingly uncertain.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to a Senate hearing in Washington, expressed hope for an agreement, stating, "we hope that we can reach an agreement with Iran." However, Khamenei directly addressed US negotiators, cautioning, "The American side involved in these indirect negotiations should refrain from speaking nonsense." (Read More)
