A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department emphasized Washington's commitment to preventing the Iranian government from acquiring nuclear weapons, stating to Voice of America that if the Islamic Republic is not seeking an agreement, the maximum pressure campaign will continue. This spokesperson, on Monday, referred to Donald Trump's willingness to discuss a new agreement with the Islamic Republic, telling Farhad Poladi, a reporter for the Persian section of Voice of America, that if the Iranian government does not want an agreement, as Trump has explicitly stated, it will remain under the resumed maximum pressure campaign. Last Tuesday, Trump signed a presidential memorandum implementing a series of economic and legal measures to counter the activities of the Islamic Republic that threaten U.S. national security. This document emphasizes halting the development of Iran's ballistic missile program, capabilities related to nuclear weapons, and Tehran's support for proxy forces in the region. During his first term, Trump initiated the maximum pressure policy aimed at stopping the Islamic Republic's nuclear, missile, and regional activities. He withdrew from the nuclear agreement, known as the JCPOA, in 2018 and imposed extensive sanctions on Tehran, but he did not succeed in reaching a new agreement. Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, reacted to Trump's new policy on Friday, stating that the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA has shown that negotiating with Washington is 'neither rational, nor wise, nor dignified,' and the Islamic Republic should not enter such negotiations. Following Khamenei's remarks, the value of the rial against the U.S. dollar rapidly declined. The Israeli ambassador stated that only a 'Libya model' would be effective in stopping Iran's nuclear program. The dollar reached a rate of 90,000 tomans; Araqchi questioned why they should negotiate again. An analysis of Trump's new approach towards the Iranian government shows it is different, with more powerful tools. An exclusive report on the White House's reaction to Khamenei's remarks indicates that the Iranian government is in its weakest position. Khamenei's opposition to negotiations with the U.S. suggests that 'it will not solve the problem.'
Exclusive; U.S. State Department to Voice of America: Maximum Pressure Will Continue
The U.S. State Department has reiterated its commitment to a maximum pressure campaign against Iran if the Islamic Republic does not seek a new agreement. This comes after Trump's recent actions to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions and Khamenei's dismissal of negotiations with the U.S. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the challenges in U.S.-Iran relations.
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U.S. State Department confirms maximum pressure on Iran continues amid nuclear negotiations failure.
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The U.S. maintains a hardline stance against Iran amid failed negotiations.
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