U.S. Open to Diplomacy with New Iranian Government, Says White House

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Himanshu Tiwari

U.S. Open to Diplomacy with New Iranian Government, Says White House

Washington, March 4: Senior officials from the Trump administration have indicated that the United States may pursue diplomatic agreements with Iran if a new government emerges in Tehran. This potential agreement hinges on Iran abandoning its ambitions for nuclear weapons, ceasing ballistic missile threats, and halting support for militant groups.

According to two senior officials, if the future Iranian leadership engages in regional security frameworks and adheres to strict nuclear restrictions, the U.S. would be prepared to offer relief from sanctions and economic cooperation.

A senior Trump administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated, “If a new government comes in and expresses readiness to cooperate with all regional countries and follow standard norms like any other nation, the door will be wide open for us.”

The official outlined that these conditions include ending support for proxy groups in the Middle East, halting missile threats against neighboring countries, and ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program remains strictly for civilian purposes.

They added, “If the new government indicates a willingness to harmonize with regional nations and adhere to common standards, the administration will be ready for negotiations and could reach an agreement very quickly.”

These comments reflect Washington’s perspective on Iran’s political future amid rising tensions following U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The official emphasized that while the U.S. focuses on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, there is also the possibility of diplomatic talks if Tehran alters its course.

“Any future agreement would require Iran to abandon uranium enrichment for weapons-grade material and accept verifiable restrictions from international inspectors,” the official stated.

They further noted that the U.S. is working on what a future sanctions relief package might look like if a framework is established with the new government that genuinely adheres to all necessary standards.

The official mentioned that the U.S. has previously offered Iran the opportunity to run a civilian nuclear program under international oversight during negotiations, but these efforts have not resulted in an acceptable agreement for Washington.

During talks, U.S. negotiators also proposed that if Iran agreed to halt domestic uranium enrichment, it could receive nuclear fuel for civilian reactors. According to officials, this proposal aimed to assess whether Iran’s nuclear program is genuinely for peaceful energy production or aimed at developing weapon capabilities.

They argued that Iran’s refusal to accept this proposal raises concerns that it wishes to maintain its enrichment capabilities. The official remarked, “They have offered us various political gains and some concessions, but they are not willing to abandon the fundamental elements needed to reach a nuclear bomb.”

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