Baku. TurkicWorld:
The US views diplomacy as the best way to achieve a sustainable solution with regards to Iran's nuclear program, said the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Vedant Patel during a briefing, TurkicWorld reports.
"We don't think that the new president's election is going to lead to any fundamental change in Iran's direction, or that it's going to lead to any additional or more respect for the basic human rights of its citizens. We are going to judge, just as we always have, Iran's leadership by their actions, not by their words or even claims of moderation or claims of wanting better ties. The proof is going to be reflected in the actions that they take," he said.
As for the nuclear program, Patel said the US approach is unchanged.
"We have long said that ultimately we view diplomacy as the best way to achieve an effective, sustainable solution with regards to Iran's nuclear program. Nothing about this election has changed that, but still, as we've also said, we are far away from anything like that right now happening, given Iran's numerous escalations, including its nuclear escalation, as well as its failure to cooperate with the IAEA. I just said that we will judge Iran's leadership by its actions, not their words. If there is a desire to show seriousness or a new approach, certainly there is some immediate action that they could take, which would be meaningfully cooperating with the IAEA," he explained.
