In significant remarks and a new meaningful emphasis, Hassan Rouhani, in his meeting with Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, pointed out to the U.S. sanctions, announcing \u2018under today\u2019s circumstances, there are no political solutions ahead of us, because the government that has imposed sanctions on Iran in contradiction to all international regulations is not committed to anything.\u2019
\nRouhani said the \u2018Americans\u2019 goal goes beyond economic pressure, and they want to return to and rule over Iran once again. He added \u2018our nation will not accept this and will prove it to the world with its resistance.\u2019
\nIn recent months and after the U.S. withdrawing from the JCPOA, Rouhani has increasingly aligned himself with Ali Khamenei. Rouhani obviously has put an end to the possibility of talks and negotiations between Tehran and Washington. He has talked about the projection of hard power in foreign policy.
\nA few weeks ago, Rouhani urged \u2018we won\u2019t surrender to the U.S., we will keep our honor and will defeat the U.S. We will resist; we must pay the price.\u2019
\nAt that time, he claimed that he would talk about this position with the representatives of 81 million Iranians. Meanwhile, the main foreign policy approach is designed in the center of power, and the Supreme Leader must finalize it.
\nIn contrast with Iran\u2019s public sphere which is eager for negotiations and is open to a compromise in foreign policy, the Islamic Republic has adopted an adventurous regional policy, and negotiations with the U.S. is a redline.
\nIt is impossible to expect that the crisis in relations with Washington will be resolved by going to the public (i.e. referendum).
\nUnder difficult circumstances and with an all-inclusive economic crisis, now Rouhani has added fuel to insecurity and concern in society and the economy with these new remarks against the U.S. and negotiations.
\nOn Tuesday in the parliament, Rouhani talked of observing \u2018the Supreme Leader\u2019s recommendations\u2019. The day after, Ali Khamenei praised the president for his \u2018composure, serenity and self-confidence\u2019 and pointed out to his 23 million votes.
\nThe Supreme Leader expects the president to deal with the economy and be in line with him in foreign policy. Rouhani tries to meet these expectations and align himself with the head of the political system in Iran.
\nIt can hardly be said that Rouhani\u2019s alignment has nothing to do with the future. He is trying to prove himself as one of the main choices for the third leader in the Islamic Republic. To do so, he is obviously trying to get the attention of the Supreme Leader \u2013the IRGC and other significant authorities in Iran\u2019s establishment.
\nAs such, Rouhani, just like the Supreme Leader, says \u2018No\u2019 to talks with the U.S. and urges \u2018there are no political solutions ahead of us.\u2019<\/p>\n
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