Why it matters:
As nuclear talks remain stalled, Iran is reinforcing its red lines, signaling that no agreement will be reached unless its nuclear rights are respected and sanctions lifted. Araghchi’s message reflects Iran’s increasing frustration with Washington’s mixed signals.
What he’s saying:
“There is no scenario in which Iran would abandon its hard-won right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes—a right that all other NPT members enjoy,” Araghchi said on X.
He clarified that Iran has received no written proposal from the U.S., either directly or indirectly, and added that the signals coming from Washington remain “confused and contradictory.”
Key points:
- Iran demands lifting all U.S. sanctions and respect for its sovereign rights as a precondition for any renewed nuclear agreement, emphasizing that pressure or ambiguity will not lead to progress.
- Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, a right it says is guaranteed under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and earned through years of resistance and negotiation.
Go deeper:
Araghchi’s remarks are a reaffirmation of Iran’s position that its nuclear energy program is legally protected under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which permits peaceful enrichment under international oversight. Despite years of talks and tensions, the core disagreement remains unchanged: Iran seeks recognition of its rights and the removal of all sanctions, while Western powers push for tighter controls and assurances. With no clear diplomatic pathway currently in sight, Iran is using both internal and international platforms to remind the world—and the U.S.—that its strategic stance will not shift under pressure.
ahmad shirzadian
