“The US and Russia Want to Use Iran as a Pawn on the Ukrainian Issue,” Says Iranian Expert

Iranian expert Tigran Davoudian commented on the situation.

“Vienna-8 (2022). There is a pause in the negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear programs. The parties believe that political will is necessary to finalize the agreement draft. Iran demands the lifting of American sanctions, while the West insists that Iran's highly advanced centrifuges and 20-60% enriched uranium must be transferred abroad. Russia suggested that these materials be sealed within Iran and placed under the supervision of the IAEA. The Emir of Qatar is also on a diplomatic mission to Washington, looking to facilitate a prisoner exchange between Iranians and Americans. Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad stated during a meeting with a group of teachers in Tehran that the US and Russia want to use Iran as a pawn in relation to the Ukrainian issue.”