Iran nuclear issue remains key obstacle in US talks, expert says
Iranian affairs expert Nabil Al-Atoum says Tehran’s nuclear demands are the main stumbling block in negotiations with the US, which views them as unrealistic.
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AIIranian affairs expert Nabil Al-Atoum said the nuclear file is the main obstacle in negotiations between Iran and the United States, which considers Tehran’s demands to be unrealistic.
He told Al Arabiya FM that US President Donald Trump continues to pursue negotiations, but the deployment of aircraft carriers gives Washington additional leverage and buys time. Trump seeks to use diplomacy to avoid the costs of war while maintaining military readiness and preparations.
He added that US Secretary of State Mark Rubio believes Iran’s demands are excessive. While negotiations are ongoing, no outcome has satisfied the United States. According to Al-Atoum, Iran is trying to capitalize on the US negotiation process, interpreting Trump’s statements ruling out war as an opportunity to strengthen its bargaining position without making concessions. Meanwhile, Trump’s remarks are seen as misleading and unreliable.
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