The United States expressed their doubt over the chances of resuming nuclear talks with Iran after its supreme leader hinted at the possibility of returning to the negotiations over the nuclear programmes with the former.&nbsp;

"We will judge Iran's leadership by their actions, not their words," said a State Department spokesperson on Tuesday (August 27).

"If Iran wants to demonstrate seriousness or a new approach, they should stop nuclear escalations and start meaningfully cooperating with the IAEA," the spokesperson added while speaking about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which is an intergovernmental watchdog that has often faced subversion by Tehran.

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The State Department spokesperson said that a negotiated solution is still the best way to contain the nuclear programme in Iran, however, diplomacy has hit a roadblock because the country has failed to co-operate with the IAEA and adopted escalatory actions.&nbsp;

"We are far away from anything like that right now," the spokesperson said.

<h2>Iran's green signal on renewed nuclear talks with US</h2>

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a green signal to the country's newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian to restart negotiations over nuclear programmes with the United States on Tuesday (August 27), while at the same time warning that the government of the country should not place any trust in Washington DC.&nbsp;

"This does not mean that we cannot interact with the same enemy in certain situations," said Khamenei, as per the official transcript of his remarks. "There is no harm in that, but do not place your hopes in them," he added.

The remarks of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defined the red lines for any talks happening under Pezeshkian's government and renewed his warnings regarding not trusting the United States, as he said, “Do not trust the enemy.”

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After the collapse of the nuclear deal, Iran crossed all the limits which were placed on the programme by the deal and enriched uranium by up to 60 per cent purity.

Iran also disrupted the surveillance cameras installed by the IAEA and imposed a bar on some of the most experienced inspectors of the&nbsp;Vienna-based agency. Iran has also continuously threatened to pursue nuclear weapons if required.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States expressed their doubt over the chances of resuming nuclear talks with Iran after its supreme leader hinted at the possibility of returning to the negotiations over the nuclear programmes with the former.

The United States expressed their doubt over the chances of resuming nuclear talks with Iran after its supreme leader hinted at the possibility of returning to the negotiations over the nuclear programmes with the former. "We will judge Iran's leadership by their actions, not their words," said a State Department spokesperson on Tuesday (August 27). "If Iran wants to demonstrate seriousness or a new approach, they should stop nuclear escalations and start meaningfully cooperating with the IAEA," the spokesperson added while speaking about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) which is an intergovernmental watchdog that has often faced subversion by Tehran. Also Read: Iran says US not a neutral mediator to end Gaza war The State Department spokesperson said that a negotiated solution is still the best way to contain the nuclear programme in Iran, however, diplomacy has hit a roadblock because the country has failed to co-operate with the IAEA and adopted escalatory actions. "We are far away from anything like that right now," the spokesperson said. Iran's green signal on renewed nuclear talks with US Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a green signal to the country's newly elected president Masoud Pezeshkian to restart negotiations over nuclear programmes with the United States on Tuesday (August 27), while at the same time warning that the government of the country should not place any trust in Washington DC. "This does not mean that we cannot interact with the same enemy in certain situations," said Khamenei, as per the official transcript of his remarks. "There is no harm in that, but do not place your hopes in them," he added. The remarks of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defined the red lines for any talks happening under Pezeshkian's government and renewed his warnings regarding not trusting the United States, as he said, “Do not trust the enemy.” Watch: Israel-Iran Conflict: US says Iran and its proxies can attack Israel 'any time' After the collapse of the nuclear deal, Iran crossed all the limits which were placed on the programme by the deal and enriched uranium by up to 60 per cent purity. Iran also disrupted the surveillance cameras installed by the IAEA and imposed a bar on some of the most experienced inspectors of the Vienna-based agency. Iran has also continuously threatened to pursue nuclear weapons if required. (With inputs from agencies)

US says chances of renewed nuclear talks with Iran 'far away' after Tehran opens door for negotiations

Israel has been one of the loudest voices against Iran and West Asia, the country blames Tehran for playing nuclear charade. To climb down further, Israel is mulling over sharing nuclear tech with its Abraham accords members.

'Details of nuclear weapon programmes will be shared with Abraham accords members,' states Israel

The US director of national intelligence, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dan-Coats" pg="AS1_InlineMedia#AS1_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-intelligence-chief-says-north-korea-decision-time-near/articleshow/62906166.cms~Dan Coats-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dan-Coats">Dan Coats</a>, said on Tuesday that time is running out for the United States to act on the threat posed by <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/North-Korea" pg="AS1_InlineMedia#AS1_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-intelligence-chief-says-north-korea-decision-time-near/articleshow/62906166.cms~North Korea-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/North-Korea">North Korea</a>&#39;s nuclear programmes. 
 
&quot;Decision time is becoming ever closer in terms of how we respond to this,&quot; Coats said during a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. &quot;Our goal is a peaceful settlement. We are using maximum pressure on North Korea in various ways.&quot; 
 
Coats told the Senate panel&#39;s annual hearing on &quot;Worldwide Threats,&quot; with testimony from leaders of major US intelligence agencies, that he expected more missile tests from North Korea this year. 
 
&quot;In the wake of accelerated missile testing since 2016, North Korea is likely to press ahead with more tests in 2018, and its Foreign Minister said that (North Korean leader) Kim (Jong Un) may be considering conducting an atmospheric nuclear test over the <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Pacific-Ocean" pg="AS1_InlineMedia#AS1_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-intelligence-chief-says-north-korea-decision-time-near/articleshow/62906166.cms~Pacific Ocean-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Pacific-Ocean">Pacific Ocean</a>,&quot; he said.

He said <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Pyongyang" pg="AS1_InlineMedia#AS1_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-intelligence-chief-says-north-korea-decision-time-near/articleshow/62906166.cms~Pyongyang-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Pyongyang">Pyongyang</a>&#39;s repeated statements that nuclear weapons are the basis for its survival suggest government leaders there &quot;do not intend to negotiate them away.&quot; 
 
Democratic Senator <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dianne-Feinstein" pg="AS1_InlineMedia#AS1_https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-intelligence-chief-says-north-korea-decision-time-near/articleshow/62906166.cms~Dianne Feinstein-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dianne-Feinstein">Dianne Feinstein</a> asked whether US intelligence has looked into what it might take to bring North Korea to the negotiating table, but Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo declined to discuss the subject during a public hearing. 
 
Feinstein said she had participated in a classified briefing recently on North Korea and described it as &quot;difficult and harsh.&quot;

Coats told the Senate panel's annual hearing on "Worldwide Threats," with testimony from leaders of major US intelligence agencies

The US director of national intelligence, Dan Coats, said on Tuesday that time is running out for the United States to act on the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear programmes. "Decision time is becoming ever closer in terms of how we respond to this," Coats said during a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. "Our goal is a peaceful settlement. We are using maximum pressure on North Korea in various ways." Coats told the Senate panel's annual hearing on "Worldwide Threats," with testimony from leaders of major US intelligence agencies, that he expected more missile tests from North Korea this year. "In the wake of accelerated missile testing since 2016, North Korea is likely to press ahead with more tests in 2018, and its Foreign Minister said that (North Korean leader) Kim (Jong Un) may be considering conducting an atmospheric nuclear test over the Pacific Ocean," he said. He said Pyongyang's repeated statements that nuclear weapons are the basis for its survival suggest government leaders there "do not intend to negotiate them away." Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein asked whether US intelligence has looked into what it might take to bring North Korea to the negotiating table, but Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo declined to discuss the subject during a public hearing. Feinstein said she had participated in a classified briefing recently on North Korea and described it as "difficult and harsh."

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