The Islamic Republic is scheduled to hold a presidential election to determine the successor to Hassan Rouhani in June. Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, another key architect in the 2015 nuclear deal, will also finish his term. Analysts say hardliners, or principlists, are most likely to take over, likely complicating already frayed nuclear talks with the United States. I would expect a hiatus while the new Iranian administration gets organized, Moniz added.
The U.S. s Iran envoy, Rob Malley, told Axios on Wednesday that Iran s elections are not a factor in the Biden administration s decision-making for how to proceed with nuclear talks. Washington has made clear to Iran that it is ready to engage to discuss a diplomatic way forward on Iran s nuclear program but Iranian leaders have taken a firm approach, saying they will not meet until the U.S. provides some form of sanctions relief.
Time running out for serious nuclear diplomacy with Iran, former U S energy secretary says
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Time Running Out for Serious Nuclear Diplomacy With Iran, Former U S Energy Secretary Says
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