On Thursday, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department spoke to a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America regarding the thirteenth day of protests by a group of Iranians outside the U.S. State Department building. Matthew Miller stated that officials from the department have met with them in recent days and that engagement will continue. In response to a question about whether there has been any movement regarding shared concerns between the U.S. and Iran, he said: "Reducing tensions, especially curbing nuclear activities, stopping destabilizing activities in the region including halting support for proxy groups, stopping support for Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and the release of American citizens unjustly and mistakenly imprisoned in Iran are four main objectives of the Biden administration regarding Iran." He called the detention of American citizens for political bargaining purposes "unacceptable" and added that Washington will continue efforts to bring them back to the U.S. The U.S. diplomatic spokesperson further stated: "The Biden administration will continue to work closely with U.S. allies and partners to achieve these four objectives." Matthew Miller reiterated, as he did on Wednesday, that there is no nuclear agreement between Washington and Tehran. He also noted that any nuclear agreement, whether temporary or not, is misleading and incorrect. In response to a question about whether Iran has shown any willingness to agree on any of the four objectives desired by Biden, he stated that he would not comment on the motivations and intentions of the Iranian regime, but the Biden administration will continue to strive for these goals using all available tools. Matthew Miller emphasized that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a priority for the Biden administration, and in this regard, diplomacy is still the best path to achieve this goal, although all options are on the table.
Miller: Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Remains a Priority for the Biden Administration
Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, reaffirmed that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons is a top priority for the Biden administration. He outlined four main objectives, including reducing tensions and securing the release of unjustly detained American citizens. This ongoing stance reflects the U.S.'s commitment to addressing nuclear proliferation and regional stability.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, reiterated the Biden administration's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and outlined four main objectives regarding Iran. He emphasized that diplomacy remains the preferred approach, although all options are on the table.
- The U.S. aims to curb Iran's nuclear activities and destabilizing regional actions.
- There is no current nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tension, particularly over Iran's nuclear program, which many Western countries view as a potential threat to global security.
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