Iran Open to Nuclear Deal but Rejects US Zero Enrichment Demand
Iran rejects U.S. demands amid naval buildup, insisting uranium enrichment is a sovereign right and a red line for sanctions relief and military de-escalation, Foreign Minister said.
- Oman-Mediated talks in Muscat saw Iran rule out Washington's demand to end enrichment, with Abbas Araqchi saying `It was a good start to the negotiations`.
- Washington pressed to limit enrichment as a red line due to bomb concerns, seeking broader talks on missiles, proxies and human rights, while Iran demanded lifting U.S. sanctions reimposed since 2018.
- Tehran offered a 400 kg handover option, Iranian state TV reported Khorramshahr-4 missile deployment, and the United States announced sanctions on 15 entities and 14 shadow-fleet vessels on Friday.
- Abbas Araqchi said `any dialogue requires refraining from threats and pressure`, warning trust is a huge challenge and coordination on next steps will be decided in Tehran and Washington.
- Tehran has halted enrichment activity amid talks, while world powers and regional states fear a breakdown could ignite wider conflict; Iran vowed harsh responses and warned Gulf Arab countries that host U.S. bases.
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Iran vows to continue uranium enrichment: 'No one has the right to dictate our behaviour,' says foreign minister
Iran’s foreign minister vowed on Sunday that Tehran will never abandon uranium enrichment, even if it means facing war with the United States, sharpening a tense standoff over its nuclear program.
Iran will not give up uranium enrichment even in the event of "war". According to the AFP agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said this. According to him, Tehran will not be intimidated by military pressure from the United States. In connection with the strengthening of the US military presence in the Persian Gulf, the head of Iranian diplomacy stated that Tehran will not be intimidated by American military pressure.
Iran says right to enrich uranium is key to success of US nuclear talks
Recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the US to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, aimed at reviving diplomacy amid a US naval buildup near Iran and Tehran's vows of a harsh response if attacked. "Zero enrichment can never be accepted by us. Hence, we need to focus on discussions that accept enrichment inside Iran whil…
Iran defies US threats, insists on right to enrich uranium
PARIS - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington, insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States.
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