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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Official Blames US for Stalled Nuclear Negotiations

Oct 22, 2026 03:53 AM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear,diplomacy,iran,united-states,negotiations

Summary

Iranian official Ali Baghaei attributed the obstruction of nuclear negotiations to broken US promises rather than domestic religious constraints. This statement reflects the ongoing diplomatic friction and Iranian efforts to shift blame for the stalled talks onto Washington.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Official Ali Baghaei stated that broken US promises, not Iranian religious beliefs, are obstructing negotiations.

United States NEUTRAL

Cited by Iranian officials as the party responsible for breaking promises and obstructing the negotiation process.

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