Overview
- U.S. State Department emphasizes actions over words, urging Iran to halt nuclear escalations and cooperate with the IAEA.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei supports conditional engagement but warns against trusting the U.S.
- Upcoming U.S. presidential election adds uncertainty to the prospects of a new deal.
- Iran's nuclear program has advanced significantly since the collapse of the 2015 agreement.
- Tensions remain high in the Middle East, complicating diplomatic efforts.