Why it matters:
Tehran’s insistence on domestic enrichment signals that the country will not give up on its rights under external pressure.
The big picture:
While the U.S. has pushed for stronger limitations, Iran’s red lines remain firmly in place.
The next round of talks is expected to include Tehran’s formal response to Washington’s latest written proposals.
What he’s saying:
“The nuclear negotiations with the U.S. have not reached a deadlock — they are still ongoing,” said the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, who also dismissed the American demand to halt uranium enrichment as “unacceptable.”
“Iran has clearly told the American side that the demand to stop uranium enrichment is not acceptable.”
“In the upcoming talks, we will officially present our assessment of the U.S. written requests.”
“We will explain why continued uranium enrichment is essential to us.”
“The idea of a regional enrichment consortium is only acceptable if Iran’s right to enrichment inside the country is guaranteed.”
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