BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 29. The Biden
administration has been clear that we are prepared to take action
to ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, Vedant Patel,
Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department said
during a briefing, Trend reports.
While answering one of the reporter’s question on the direct
talks with Iranian officials on the nuclear deal, the Department
has once again denied any involvement of the US in this
process.
“We continue to remain in close touch with allies and partners,
including in the region, about the various areas of concern that we
have with Iran. I will note that rumors about a nuclear deal,
interim or otherwise, are false and misleading. And we’ll continue
to remain focused on constraining Iran’s destabilizing behavior
through diplomatic pressure, close coordination with our allies and
partners, and de-escalation steps in the region as well,” Patel
said.
Earlier, it was reported that the US and Iran have been having
indirect talks recently, with mediation of such countries as Oman
in regard with the JCPOA.
After the withdrawal of the US from the JCPOA in 2018, the
Iranian side has repeatedly stated that no discussions with the US
have been held, and will not be held if the US does not return to
this plan.
