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Iranian official says US ‘maximalist’ demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran says Washington’s demands have blocked a new round of face-to-face talks, while Tehran refuses to hand over enriched uranium and seeks sanctions relief.
- On Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran is not ready for face-to-face talks with the United States, citing Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands.
- Khatibzadeh blamed the impasse on US inflexibility, calling on Washington to address "illegal unilateral sanctions" and "economic terrorism" targeting Iranian people.
- Rejecting claims by President Donald Trump, Khatibzadeh asserted that Iran will not ship any enriched uranium, contradicting Trump's allegation that the U.S. would retrieve 970 pounds of the material.
- Amid regional tensions, Iran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels during the current ceasefire, though the U.S. maintains a naval blockade that Tehran warns could prompt another closure.
- With the 10-day truce set to expire early next week, the diplomatic deadlock coincides with skepticism from Israel and the U.S. regarding fragile ceasefires in Lebanon.
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Iranian official says U.S. ‘maximalist’ demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran is not yet ready to hold a new round of face-to-face talks with U.S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washington's refusal to abandon "maximalist" demands on key issues.
·United States
Read Full ArticleStalemate in US-Iran Diplomacy Over Nuclear Disarmament
Iran remains hesitant to engage in new face-to-face talks with the US due to what it perceives as maximalist demands from Washington. Key issues include Iran's enriched uranium and US-imposed sanctions. Iran insists on a framework agreement and addressing economic strain before any in-person negotiations proceed.
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