Pakistan, April 15 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed a cautious stance on ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States. He stated he is neither "overly optimistic nor pessimistic" about the talks, wanting to temper public expectations of a potential deal. This comes after recent discussions in Oman, which both sides described as positive.

Khamenei warned that failure to reach an agreement could negatively impact Iran. He acknowledged rising hopes among Iranians for economic relief and a stronger rial, which recently gained 20% against the dollar. However, he urged caution in the negotiations, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining boundaries for both sides.

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