Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed skepticism about the success of ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stating that while talks are proceeding, they may ultimately prove fruitless. This sentiment underscores the deep divisions between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reinforced Tehran’s position, asserting that uranium enrichment is a non-negotiable right and a matter of national pride. He emphasized that enrichment has come at a high cost, including the lives of nuclear scientists, and that Iran will not cease its nuclear activities.
The United States, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has reinstated the “maximum pressure” campaign, demanding that Iran halt all uranium enrichment activities. U.S. officials argue that allowing Iran to continue enrichment poses a significant threat to regional and global security.
Despite multiple rounds of talks mediated by Oman, no agreement has been reached. Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium under the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty, while the U.S. demands a complete cessation of enrichment activities. This impasse has raised concerns about the potential for increased tensions and instability in the Middle East.
Khamenei’s doubts about the negotiations underscore growing skepticism regarding the potential for diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear issue. As he stated, “We are not optimistic about the negotiations. We will continue the talks, but we do not pin our hopes on them.”
