White House spokesperson told Fox News Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran could fail, and that the administration is prepared for that outcome. The statement is the most explicit acknowledgment from Washington that the deal may collapse, amid weeks of diplomatic friction.
A White House spokesperson told Fox News Wednesday evening that the memorandum of understanding with Iran 'could fail, and we are prepared for that.' The remark is the most explicit on-record acknowledgment from the Biden administration that the agreement may fall through, following weeks of diplomatic friction and mutual accusations of non-compliance.
As The Zioneer reported, the White House has previously signaled readiness to dismantle Iran's nuclear program regardless of the MOU's fate. On Wednesday, Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Fox that the administration 'paved the way' for that option. Today's statement reinforces that posture: the administration is publicly bracing for failure even as negotiations continue.
The MOU, which has been the subject of intense back-and-forth since early June, has faced repeated setbacks. Iran's Foreign Ministry has warned of instability in the talks, and the White House has denied the accuracy of leaked drafts. The spokesperson's candid admission of possible failure marks a significant shift in tone from what was initially presented as a near-certain deal.
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