US: Diplomacy won’t be last resort if Iran resists nuclear negotiations

US: Diplomacy won’t be last resort if Iran resists nuclear negotiations

Fast News

US State Department describes Iran’s nuclear programme as an pressing problem, saying Washington has a solemn dedication that Tehran won’t ever purchase a nuclear weapon.

Iran denies wanting to acquire atomic weapons, and says it had made no attempt to enrich uranium beyond 60-percent purity.
Iran denies wanting to amass atomic weapons, and says it had made no try to counterpoint uranium past 60-percent purity.
(Reuters Archive)

The United States has warned that though diplomacy is its major technique of halting Iran’s nuclear programme, it is not the final choice if Tehran stays reluctant to barter over it.

“Diplomacy is always going to be our first resort, but if we aren’t met with a willing partner on the other end, it won’t be our last resort,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price instructed reporters on Thursday.

“So we’re always engaged in consultations with allies and partners around the world about this challenge because it is a challenge that has implications for our friends around the world,” he stated.

The State Department remarks got here in response to a query on Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant’s feedback throughout a press convention with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.

“The Iranian nuclear threat requires us to be prepared for every course of action,” Gallant stated.

Asked whether or not the US shares the identical evaluation, Price stated Washington considered Iran’s nuclear programme as an pressing problem.

“We have a solemn commitment that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. We are determined to make good on that commitment,” Price added.

Expressing concern about Iran’s advances in uranium enrichment, he famous that the answer to the challenges posed by Iran’s nuclear programme might solely be achieved by means of diplomacy.

Austin, talking on the joint news convention with Gallant, additionally stated he had a frank dialogue with Israeli leaders about the necessity to de-escalate tensions with the Palestinians. 

READ MORE: UN nuclear chief looking forward to ‘necessary agreements’ throughout Iran go to

Source: TRTWorld and businesses

Source: www.trtworld.com