Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of obstructing negotiations between the United States and Iran, asserting that efforts are being made to prevent Tehran from resuming normal cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The statement was made on October 8 during an interview for the Bridges to the East project.
Lavrov emphasized that Western nations are deliberately undermining dialogue, noting that Iran has consistently expressed readiness for talks. He criticized the West for attempting to escalate tensions and labeled the reimposition of sanctions against Iran as a “gross abuse.” Lavrov argued that Iran had fulfilled its obligations under the nuclear deal until the West withdrew from it.
The U.S. has maintained pressure on Iran’s nuclear program, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright demanding the complete shutdown of Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities. President Donald Trump previously stated that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, a stance echoed by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who rejected negotiations amid external pressures.
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