Ayatollah Khamenei strongly criticized U.S. President Trump’s threats regarding Iran’s nuclear program, characterizing U.S. negotiations as bullying tactics. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran had not received any communication from Trump. Khamenei condemned accusations from European nations about Iran’s nuclear commitments and emphasized his opposition to negotiations with the U.S.
On Friday, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressed strong opposition to what he termed the “bullying” tactics employed by the United States, following President Donald Trump’s threats regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Khamenei criticized the negotiations suggested by Trump, asserting that they were designed for domination rather than resolving issues.
In Trump’s communication, he urged Khamenei to engage in talks about Iran’s nuclear ambitions but warned of military action if talks are refused. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that as of Saturday, Iran had not received any letter from the U.S. president. Khamenei accused powerful nations of imposing new conditions that they do not expect Iran to meet, although he did not mention the United States explicitly.
Araghchi remarked that Iran would not engage in negotiations under “maximum pressure,” a policy reinstated by Trump after his return to office. This approach saw the reimposition of severe sanctions against Iran following the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Originally established in 2015, the JCPOA offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbing its nuclear activities.
Iran has been pursuing diplomatic discussions with European parties to the JCPOA—namely Britain, France, and Germany—to address concerns regarding its nuclear program. However, during a recent address, Khamenei condemned these European nations for accusing Iran of not fulfilling its JCPOA commitments, questioning if they themselves had adhered to the agreement.
Khamenei indicated that Iran had no alternative following legislative actions taken by its parliament, which led to the country significantly exceeding uranium enrichment limits set by the JCPOA. U.S. officials now estimate that Iran could potentially develop a nuclear weapon within weeks if they opted to do so, a claim Iran has consistently denied, asserting the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.
The article highlights Ayatollah Khamenei’s condemnation of U.S. tactics regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Khamenei’s remarks underline his rejection of any negotiations under pressure and emphasize Iran’s intent to uphold its nuclear program despite external criticisms. The continuing diplomatic efforts with European nations suggest a complex geopolitical landscape involving issues of nuclear capability and international relations.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
