As negotiations with Iran are scheduleed to start next week in Vienna, the US has called for the release of all American citizens “wrongfully detained” by the Islamic Republic.
Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says there is no consensus among Iran's leaders on talks with the United States, but once the US rejoins JCPOA talks possible within its framework.
Iran's conservatives and hardliners believe they are more suited to make a lasting deal with the United States than reformists or the current centrist government.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's website and hardlne media are accusing reformist of twisting Khamenei's words in a speech to mean he agrees with talks to lift sanctions.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, said on December 7 that Iran would not renegotiate its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. He insisted the JCPOA was “already agreed upon.”
Several analysts in Iran suggest it is better to leave talks with a Biden administration to a hardliner who would replace current president Hassan Rouhani.