Thread by @BhadraPunchline

1/5 US state dept spokesman Ned Price reg Iran (5/7/2021): “If President Raisi is genuine in his determination to see the sanctions lifted, well, that is precisely what’s on the table in Vienna… we’re attempting to see if we can resume mutual compliance…

2/5 “You just cited President Raisi’s statement about wishing to see that sanctions relief come into play once again. That might suggest that there’s an appetite on the part of the new Iranian Government to engage in this diplomacy.

3/5 “We certainly hope that’s the case, because we believe profoundly that it remains in our interest – in the interests of our allies and partners – to see Iran’s nuclear program once again permanently and verifiably restricted.”

4/5 “But this is a new administration in Iran. We’ve heard their words, but to us, actions will speak louder. And the Iranians clearly have some decisions to make.

5/5 “It is true that they have continued to make advancements in their nuclear program. This is a concern for us. It is motivating the fact that we have been very clear that this is not a process that will be open indefinitely.”