Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Won’t Accept Excessive US Demands
Summary
- Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, said he would not accept excessive US demands.
- The US and Iran are negotiating an MOU and a final agreement, and discussions are said to include limits on the nuclear program, sanctions relief on Iran, and the normalization of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Markets see progress in the US-Iran talks, though differences remain over the nuclear program and the scope of sanctions relief.
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Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, said he would not accept excessive US demands in negotiations between the two countries.
Khamenei said on June 18, according to Walter Bloomberg, that “if the American side demands too much, we will not accept it.”
The remarks came as the US and Iran negotiate a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, and a final agreement.
The two sides have previously been reported to be discussing terms including limits on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief and the normalization of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump recently said an agreement with Iran could be signed within 48 hours. He also said military action could resume if the deal is not carried out.
Markets see progress in the US-Iran talks, though differences remain over Iran’s nuclear program and the scope of sanctions relief.
