US State Department: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon

Spokesperson for the US Department of State Tammy Bruce reiterated the U.S. stance on preventing nuclear proliferation, particularly with regard to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, during a press briefing on May 22.

"We’ve also been very clear on some basic things, like they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon. They’ve been very clear – most of our leaders have been who’ve spoken on it – that this is about no enrichment," Caliber.Az quotes Bruce as saying.

 "And the Iranians are at that table, so they also understand what our position is, and they continue to go."

Her remarks came as the United States prepares for a fifth round of nuclear negotiations, which include discussions on issues involving Russia and Ukraine. Bruce affirmed that Washington’s diplomatic efforts are grounded in a belief that progress is achievable.

"This additional meeting, certainly the fifth round of the nuclear talks, would not be happening if we didn’t think that there was potential for it. And so I would say that clearly we believe that we are going to succeed," spokesperson noted.

She underscored the administration’s broader approach to international diplomacy, pointing to the U.S.'s role in various high-stakes negotiations.

"Yes, what I can say is that we’ve made it clear on every project we’re working on, certainly including Russia and Ukraine, that our involvement is really because we feel we can make a difference, and that’s why we do it," Bruce stated.

"So we feel something’s good enough for us to continue this work," she added, indicating that continued engagement is seen as worthwhile by the administration.

By Aghakazim Guliyev