Means and sanctions to pressure Iran have not yet been exhausted, a representative of the U.S. State Department on Iran, Alan Eyre, claims. The diplomat is taking part in an online session of the State Department, Trend reports.
Answering a question about sanctions against Iran, the State Department representative said that the U.S. has used them against Iran, but the means to pressure Tehran in order to halt its nuclear program have not yet been exhausted. "We want to solve this problem through diplomatic means, but the diplomatic window is gradually closing," Eyre emphasised.
Responding to a question about Iran's cooperation with the IAEA, Eyre says Tehran has no choice if this country wants to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. "Until now, Iran has maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful, but if so, why is Iran not cooperating with the IAEA? The target of sanctions is the Iranian government, but Iranian citizens also feel their influence. We have no other choice," Eyre explained.
Eyre added that Iran should not be a cause of destabilization and slowing of regional development, and the country should work to strengthen peace and stability in the region.
The State Department spokesman made this claim when asked about the fact that, in spite of the sanctions against Iran, Armenia is expanding its cooperation with this country, using the occupied and uncontrollable territories of Azerbaijan for the transportation of drugs and equipment as part of Iran's nuclear program.
According to Eyre, the Iranian authorities should play a positive role in restoring security in the region and the world.
