A senior Iranian cleric on Friday criticized the United States for repeated delays in nuclear negotiations, accusing Washington of engaging in political showmanship.
“They say, ‘We’re not coming this week’ — such theatrics,” said Lotfollah Dezhkam, the Friday prayer leader in Shiraz and representative of the Supreme Leader in Fars Province. “It’s not important to us. They’re the ones insisting on negotiations.”
Dezhkam said Iran’s approach to the talks is guided by “wisdom, authority, and the Leader’s instructions,” and warned that Tehran would not forget past US breaches of agreements.
“We said, ‘If you say negotiate, very well — bismillah.’ But last time, didn’t they tear it up after negotiating?” he said. “Now again, they’re stalling.”
He added that Iran would continue on its path with confidence and is open to dialogue, but only under internationally accepted terms.
