Iran's President Says Talks Are Possible If U.S. Rejoins Nuclear Deal

Iran is open to negotiating with the US if it recommits to the 2015 nuclear deal, but refuses to do so under pressure. President Rouhani emphasized that peace in the Middle East requires Iran's involvement. Since the US withdrew from the deal in 2018, tensions have escalated, especially after the US killed Iranian General Soleimani. Iran retaliated with missile strikes, but Rouhani believes the US is unlikely to pursue war due to potential negative impacts on its regional interests and Trump's re-election prospects.

What condition has Iran set for the US to return to the negotiating table regarding the nuclear deal?

• The US must withdraw troops from the Middle East.

• The US must provide financial aid to Iran.

• The US must lift economic sanctions.

• The US must apologize for past actions.

What action did Iran take in response to the US withdrawing from the nuclear deal?

• Iran immediately declared war on the US.

• Iran increased its nuclear commitments.

• Iran sought new allies in Europe.

• Iran gradually reduced its commitments under the deal.

What event significantly escalated tensions between the US and Iran?

• The signing of a new trade agreement.

• Iran's decision to join a new international alliance.

• The US lifting all sanctions on Iran.

• A US airstrike that killed an Iranian general.

How did Iran retaliate after the US airstrike?

• By launching a cyber attack on the US.

• By firing missiles at US targets in Iraq.

• By closing its borders to US citizens.

• By cutting off diplomatic relations with the US.

What did Rouhani suggest about the US's intentions regarding war with Iran?

• The US is eager to start a war.

• The US is indifferent to the possibility of war.

• The US wants to avoid war to protect its interests.

• The US is seeking support from other countries for a war.