# Ali Shamkhani

Iran Says a Quick Nuclear Deal Is Feasible If U.S. Accepts Tehran’s Public Pledge

Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s senior security official, said a swift nuclear deal with the United States is possible if talks centre on Tehran’s public pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. The third round of indirect talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman and observed by the IAEA chief, underscores the tension between political assurances and the verification Western states require.