US: We are focused on 'containing destabilizing behavior' of the Islamic Republic through 'diplomatic pressure'

The Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department, during a press conference on Wednesday, emphasized the close connection with allies and regional partners to address concerns related to the Islamic Republic. Vedant Patel dismissed rumors regarding 'any temporary or comprehensive agreement' about the 'nuclear deal', calling them 'incorrect and misleading'. Mr. Patel stressed the US focus on 'containing the destabilizing behavior' of the Islamic Republic through 'diplomatic pressure', cooperation with allies, and de-escalation measures in the region. This senior official of the US State Department reiterated the US government's commitment to the release of American citizens who have been unjustly detained in the Islamic Republic, addressing the issue of dual nationals. The Deputy Spokesperson condemned the Islamic Republic's use of political leverage through illegal detentions and emphasized the US determination to ensure the freedom of all dual nationals. When asked about the bipartisan resolution in Congress, Mr. Patel stated: 'This resolution expresses concern about the advancement of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and emphasizes the necessity of preventing the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.' Vedant Patel added that with ongoing negotiations and discussions, the US government remains committed to its policy towards the Islamic Republic, and while seeking diplomatic solutions, is also actively preparing for various scenarios. Earlier, a spokesperson for the US State Department, in response to the Persian section of Voice of America and reacting to a report by Axios that stated: 'Washington has made a new proposal to revive the JCPOA to the Islamic Republic', said: 'We are not going to discuss the details of diplomatic conversations or respond to rumors, many of which are false.' Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, said on Wednesday that there is no new nuclear agreement on the table with Iran. Blinken, speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, stated: 'While we are still willing to find diplomatic pathways, there is no agreement in sight.' Regarding future US-Iran relations, he said Washington judges the Islamic Republic based on its actions. He urged the Islamic Republic not to take actions that would 'further escalate tensions.' Blinken reiterated: 'There is no new nuclear agreement on the table with the Islamic Republic.' Axios: White House's strong criticism of Israel for leaking information about negotiations with Iran. Blinken: There is no new nuclear agreement on the table with Iran. The sunset of the JCPOA; Europe calls for 'maintaining ballistic missile sanctions' on Iran. Bipartisan proposal in the House of Representatives; the nuclear agreement with Iran is 'unacceptable'. A bipartisan letter from lawmakers to Biden: efforts to stop Iran's nuclear program should increase. Opinion | A new nuclear agreement may be on the way. Detailed interview with John Bolton with Voice of America; from the impact of sanctions to Zarif's claims about Trump.