TEHRAN – Iran has asked the United States to clearly explain how sanctions will be lifted if both countries are to agree on a new nuclear deal.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the statement on Monday. He spoke just days after the U.S. sent a new proposal on the nuclear programme. However, reports suggest Iran considers the offer weak and may soon reject it.
“The American side has not yet provided the necessary clarity in this regard,” Baghaei said. His comments were shared through the state-run IRNA news agency.
Iran insists that any agreement must include firm details on the end of sanctions. It wants clear mechanisms for how the restrictions will be removed and when.
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Seven Weeks of Uncertain Talks
The two sides have been in negotiations for over seven weeks. The U.S. wants assurance that Iran’s nuclear work is peaceful. Iran, in turn, wants to lift sanctions that have crippled its economy.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei previously warned against trusting Washington. His earlier remarks reflected doubts about the U.S. commitment to ending sanctions fairly.
Iran’s tough stance now echoes Khamenei’s skepticism. Tehran is cautious and wants proof before moving forward.
While the U.S. calls its proposal “acceptable,” Iran is not convinced. Sources say Tehran views it as a “non-starter.”
Deal or Deadlock?
Iran’s demand for details signals a potential deadlock. Officials in Tehran say there can be no agreement without guarantees. They want to know how sanctions will end and what steps the U.S. will take to fulfill its promises.
Esmail Baghaei stressed the need for trust. “We need guarantees about the real end of sanctions,” he said. “This includes when, how, and under what mechanisms.”
Iran’s economy has suffered under U.S. sanctions since the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018. Restoring an agreement could provide relief to the struggling nation.
In Washington, officials have not yet responded publicly to Iran’s latest demand. But pressure is building on both sides to avoid another collapse in talks.
For now, the future of the nuclear deal remains uncertain. Tehran waits for answers. Washington holds back on details. And the world watches to see who moves next.
