Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will oppose any nuclear talks that introduce new issues. He emphasized a position of not engaging with Western nations unless sanctions are lifted or other steps are taken.
His comments followed a move by the United Nations on Sunday to re-impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Britain, France and Germany have accused Iran of violating a 2015 nuclear deal.
Western countries continue to seek diplomatic solutions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Iran to resume direct nuclear talks with the United States.
On Sunday, the Iranian president referred to future talks with Western nations during a cabinet meeting.
He said Iran "remains ready for logical discussions based on clear criteria," but added that it will "firmly oppose any negotiations that would lead to new issues."
There is growing concern among Iranian people that the sanctions may cause the country's already sluggish economy to further deteriorate.
In response, Pezeshkian has indicated his administration intends to take necessary steps to support people's livelihoods.
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Quiz 1:
Under what conditions does Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian state that Iran will engage with Western nations?
A. When sanctions are not lifted
B. Only when other steps are taken apart from lifting sanctions
C. When both sanctions are lifted and other steps are taken
D. When only the steps taken apart from lifting sanctions are satisfactory
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Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
What action did the United Nations take on Sunday with regards to Iran's nuclear program?
A. Lifted the sanctions on Iran
B. Re-imposed sanctions on Iran
C. Accused Iran of violating a nuclear deal but not imposed any sanctions
D. Called for diplomatic solutions from Iran and Western nations
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
How does Iran's President Pezeshkian describe future talks with Western nations regarding the nuclear program?
A. Logical discussions based on clear criteria but opposing any negotiations that lead to new issues
B. Direct negotiations with the United States without any preconditions
C. No interest in further negotiations with Western nations
D. Willingness to negotiate only when the economic situation improves for Iranians
His comments followed a move by the United Nations on Sunday to re-impose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Britain, France and Germany have accused Iran of violating a 2015 nuclear deal.
Western countries continue to seek diplomatic solutions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Iran to resume direct nuclear talks with the United States.
On Sunday, the Iranian president referred to future talks with Western nations during a cabinet meeting.
He said Iran "remains ready for logical discussions based on clear criteria," but added that it will "firmly oppose any negotiations that would lead to new issues."
There is growing concern among Iranian people that the sanctions may cause the country's already sluggish economy to further deteriorate.
In response, Pezeshkian has indicated his administration intends to take necessary steps to support people's livelihoods.
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Quiz 1:
Under what conditions does Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian state that Iran will engage with Western nations?
A. When sanctions are not lifted
B. Only when other steps are taken apart from lifting sanctions
C. When both sanctions are lifted and other steps are taken
D. When only the steps taken apart from lifting sanctions are satisfactory
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
What action did the United Nations take on Sunday with regards to Iran's nuclear program?
A. Lifted the sanctions on Iran
B. Re-imposed sanctions on Iran
C. Accused Iran of violating a nuclear deal but not imposed any sanctions
D. Called for diplomatic solutions from Iran and Western nations
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
How does Iran's President Pezeshkian describe future talks with Western nations regarding the nuclear program?
A. Logical discussions based on clear criteria but opposing any negotiations that lead to new issues
B. Direct negotiations with the United States without any preconditions
C. No interest in further negotiations with Western nations
D. Willingness to negotiate only when the economic situation improves for Iranians
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Tehran will only engage with Western nations if sanctions are lifted or other steps are taken. The UN re-imposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, following accusations of violation by Britain, France, and Germany regarding the 2015
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250929_08/
Date: Sept. 29, 2025
Created: 2025/09/30 07:03
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:40
Last Read: 2025/09/30 05:08