ROME: Iran firmly rejected calls to temporarily halt uranium enrichment as part of efforts to revive a nuclear deal with the US, signaling a hardline stance that could stall progress in long-running negotiations.
A foreign ministry spokesperson declared that Iran will “never accept” freezing enrichment for three years, dismissing any talk of a temporary or interim agreement with Washington as off the table.
Tense Talks and High Stakes
Despite President Trump’s claim of “very good” weekend talks, Iran waits on mediator Oman for the next round of negotiations.
Tehran emphasized that if the US aims to curb Iran’s rights, the talks will fail, underscoring the delicate balance between diplomacy and deterrence.
A Clash of Visions
The US seeks to block Iran’s nuclear weapon potential, aiming to prevent regional escalation.
Meanwhile, Iran insists its program is peaceful and demands sanctions relief to rescue its struggling oil economy.
