U.S. elections are an opportunity to review the “wrong approaches” of the American government, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday according to state media, after Donald Trump won the presidency on Wednesday.

Former President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could mean tougher enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions against Iran, which he initiated in 2018 after exiting a nuclear pact between Tehran and global powers.

“We had bitter experiences with various U.S. governments’ past policies and approaches. Elections are an opportunity to review the wrong approaches of the past,” Baghaei said.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in September that Tehran is ready to end its nuclear standoff with the West, which accuses it of seeking capacity to develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes only.

Outgoing president Joe Biden attempted to revive the nuclear deal with Iran in negotiations but failed to reach a new agreement. Trump has not made clear whether he might reopen the issue.

“What is important for Iran will be how we evaluate the actions of the U.S. government,” Baghaei added.

(Reuters)