Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible
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Top US diplomat says Iran should ‘focus on itself’ and stop getting involved in ‘misadventures throughout the region’.
Washington, DC – The United States has suggested that Iran should rethink its foreign policy and focus on its economy after apparent setbacks this year.
Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has succeeded in damaging Tehran’s allies, Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Iran’s own military capabilities in a direct strike in October.
“There’s no doubt this has not been a good year for Iran, and we’re seeing that play out every single day,” Blinken said.
He added that now Iran has to make “fundamental” choices.
“One choice it could make and should make is to focus on itself and focus on trying to build a better, more successful country that delivers for its people … and to stop getting involved in these adventures or misadventures throughout the region,” he said.
