As the deadline to the nuclear deal conditions nears an end by June 30, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei raised concerns over the ‘unacceptable’ demands imposed by the West, calling them as ‘red lines’.
In a televised address, Khamenei, asserted that the US must lift all sanctions on the same day when Iran signs the accord.
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“All economic, financial & banking sanctions, either by UNSC, US Congress or administration must be lifted on same day deal is signed,”Khamenei said.
The Ayatollah also held the view that the US and the West are intent to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear industry and called moves to freeze the nation’s nuclear research and development as “unacceptable” and under scored the right as a major “red line”.
Following the resolution passed by the Iranian state imposing restrictions on IAEA monitors to visit military sites, Khamenei ruled out giving any international agencies access those nuclear facilities.
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The Islamic leader’s statements is being closely observed in the West. US Secretary of State, John Kerry, wants America to “look ahead instead of the past” and reiterated Obamas’s stance on reaching a deal with Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, however advices caution to the nuclear deal and wants it be completely scrapped, suggesting that the Islamic Republic is intent to use nuclear warheads against the tiny Jewish state.
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