New York Times: Iran’s Supreme Leader Seems to Pull Back on Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN — With exactly a week left before the deadline for a final agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program, the country’s supreme leader appeared to undercut several of the central agreements his negotiators have already reached with the West.
In a speech broadcast live on Iran state television, the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, demanded that most sanctions be lifted before Tehran has dismantled part of its nuclear infrastructure and before international inspectors verify that the country is beginning to meet its commitments. He also ruled out any freeze on Iran’s sensitive nuclear enrichment for as long as a decade, as a preliminary understanding announced in April stipulates, and he repeated his refusal to allow inspections of Iranian military sites.
WNU Editor: U.S. officials are minimizing the impact of these statements, stating that this is just a ploy to "straighten" his negotiating team. I disagree .... Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has a long history of dictating what he wants, and never bending when his remarks have been made public. In this case .... no inspections of suspected nuclear sites, no interviews with key nuclear scientists, and no moratorium on nuclear research.
More News On Remarks From Iran's Supreme Leader On The Ongoing Nuclear Talks
Iran's Khamenei rules out freezing sensitive nuclear work for long period -- Reuters
Iran leader restates red lines on nuclear deal -- AFP
Iran's leader issues ultimatums as deadline for nuclear deal nears -- USA Today
Iran nuclear deal clouded by long record of deception -- Washington Times
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