Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
This message was recently disclosed by Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, to NBC News.
Shamkhani stated that according to this agreement, Iran has committed never to produce nuclear weapons and to eliminate its stockpile of high-enriched uranium for military purposes.
This move by Iran is mainly due to the heavy pressure of economic difficulties. For years, U.S. economic sanctions have made it difficult for Iran's economy to move forward, causing currency devaluation, soaring prices, blocked oil exports, and greatly affecting people's lives. Iran expects to revitalize its economy and improve people's livelihoods by signing a nuclear agreement to lift sanctions, which represents a major adjustment in Iran's diplomatic strategy.
Despite positive signals from both Iran and the United States, the signing of the agreement still faces many challenges. Technically, there may be differences of opinion between the two sides on details such as verification mechanisms and steps for lifting sanctions. Politically, the power struggles within American domestic politics, as well as the attitudes of Iran's conservative and hardline factions, will influence the direction of the agreement. Additionally, the complex regional situation makes things more complicated, as countries like Israel and Saudi Arabia have a tough stance towards Iran. They might take actions to disrupt the signing and implementation of the agreement. From past experiences, the U.S. has a precedent of unilaterally tearing up agreements, which has reduced Iran's trust in the U.S., planting a hidden danger for the long-term stability of the agreement.
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