Iran's Supreme Leader Renews Ban On Negotiations With U.S.

The transcript discusses the tense relationship between the US and Iran, highlighting historical events such as the 40th anniversary of the US embassy seizure in Tehran. It covers the impact of US sanctions re-imposed by the Trump administration after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal. Khamenei's stance on negotiations with the US is explored, emphasizing that talks would not be beneficial unless the US rejoined the nuclear deal and lifted sanctions. The transcript concludes with US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's vow to increase sanctions, aiming to curb Iran's activities without harming its people.

What event is commemorated annually with anti-American demonstrations in Iran?

• The signing of the 2015 nuclear deal

• The US embassy seizure in Tehran

• The election of President Donald Trump

• The lifting of US sanctions on Iran

What action by President Trump increased tensions between the US and Iran?

• Signing a new trade agreement

• Withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal

• Visiting Iran for diplomatic talks

• Lifting all sanctions on Iran

What condition did Iran set for resuming talks with the US?

• The US must increase trade with Iran

• The US must withdraw from the Middle East

• The US must lift all sanctions

• The US must impose more sanctions

What did Khamenei believe would happen if Iran resumed talks with the US?

• Iran would gain significant benefits

• The US would lift all sanctions immediately

• Sanctions and pressures would be reduced

• New demands would arise without any gains

What was the stated goal of the US sanctions according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin?

• To increase US exports to Iran

• To stop Iran's undesirable activities

• To harm the Iranian people

• To support Iran's nuclear program