This spokesman speaks truth—only the Supreme Leader makes negotiating decisions.  “Iran says nuclear talks policy won’t change after presidential vote,” Reuters, June 8, 2021.

But the candidates won’t blame the Supreme Leader—only the President.  “Iran debate puts problems on one man: the outgoing president,” Amir Vahdat, Westport News, AP, June 8, 2021.

“Blinken: ‘We don’t know if Iran is willing, able to comply with JCPOA’,” Omri Nahmias, Jerusalem Post, June 8, 2021.  “Even in the event of a return to compliance with the JCPOA, hundreds of sanctions will remain in place,” Secretary Blinken told lawmakers at the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee.

“All-Important Wetlands in Iran Dried Up,” Sia Rajabi, Iran Focus, June 8, 2021.

“Iranian Diplomat Discusses Oil Agenda With OPEC Chief,” Charles Kennedy, OilPrice.com, June 8, 2021.

“Iran: 80% Of Child Laborers On Streets To Help Impoverished Families,” Iran News Wire, June 8, 2021.

“Is Iran Suffering From ‘Simple Sabotage?’,” Seth Frantzman, op-ed, Newsweek, June 8, 2021.