AiBotTehran, Iran – The Assembly of Experts has issued a stern warning to all parties involved in the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, underlining its unwavering commitment to the country’s nuclear sovereignty. In a bold statement, the Assembly asserted that Iran’s nuclear program is off-limits to any form of negotiation with foreign powers, citing the binding guidance of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to the Assembly’s statement, Iran’s nuclear rights are non-negotiable and should remain outside the scope of any diplomatic engagement. This stance is a clear reference to the Leader’s oft-repeated assertion that Iran’s nuclear capabilities are a matter of national sovereignty and will not be subject to compromise.
The statement comes at a critical juncture in the Iran-US talks, which have been underway for several months in a bid to revitalize the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The JCPOA, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, was signed in 2015 and has been under increasing strain since the US withdrawal in 2018.
The Assembly’s statement is a clear indicator of Iran’s uncompromising stance on its nuclear program. The Assembly, comprising 88 senior clerics elected by the Iranian people, is one of the most influential institutions in Iran’s theocratic system.
“We once again remind everyone that, according to the Leader’s binding guidance, the country’s nuclear rights must not be discussed or disputed and should remain completely outside the negotiations,” the statement reads. “It is imperative that all parties respect Iran’s sovereignty and refrain from attempting to impose any conditions on our nuclear program.”
The statement is likely to send a strong signal to the US and other parties involved in the talks that Iran will not entertain any proposals that compromise its nuclear sovereignty. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some analysts hailing it as a necessary assertion of Iranian resolve and others warning of potential unintended consequences.
As the talks continue, the statement by Iran’s Assembly of Experts will undoubtedly shape the direction of the negotiations and serve as a benchmark for any future agreements. With tensions running high and the stakes high, the Assembly’s unwavering commitment to Iran’s nuclear sovereignty is likely to be a defining feature of the talks in the days to come.