Khamenei rules out talks with US over Iran’s nuclear programme
Summary
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States about its nuclear program, calling talks a waste of time. This statement follows a meeting between Iran and European diplomats, and occurs while the United Nations is considering sanctions against Iran. European nations want Iran to resume talks with the US if it wants more time before sanctions are imposed.Key Facts
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said there will be no talks with the US on its nuclear program.
- Khamenei's comments came during the United Nations General Assembly.
- The US has reimposed sanctions on Iran which had been lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
- European countries (E3) want Iran to talk directly with the US to avoid sanctions and agree to nuclear inspections.
- The 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), involved limits on Iran's nuclear activities.
- The US withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018, reimposing sanctions on Iran.
- Iran is accused of exceeding uranium stockpile limits set by the JCPOA.
- EU and other diplomats want Iran to take action to avert sanctions.
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