Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 1
By Fatih Karimov – Trend:
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that negotiating with the US over the regional issues is a deadly poison.
Khamenei made the remarks at a meeting with thousands of Iranians from various ethnicities in Tehran Aug. 1, the supreme leader's official website reported.
The JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action aka nuclear deal) proved futility of negotiations with the US, Khamenei said.
“Due to the JCPOA experience we say it is not possible to negotiate with the United Sates,” Khamenei said, adding that negotiations deviate from the right path, as the US get privileges, but give nothing in return.
He further said that the nuclear deal, as an experience, proved lack of US commitment, then accusing Washington of breaching its commitments under the nuclear deal.
Six months have passed from the nuclear deal implementation and people feel no significant improvement in their life, he said.
The sanctions against Iran still remain in place despite the JCPOA, the supreme leader said.
Khamanei further commented on the recent developments in Turkey, saying there is a strong allegation that the coup attempt in Turkey was done with assistance of the United States.
“It will be a big scandal for the US, if the allegations are approved,” he said.