Iran Rejects Temporary Halt on Uranium Enrichment to Secure Nuclear Deal

 

Iran has publicly rejected the possibility of temporarily suspending uranium enrichment as part of nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to a spokesperson from Iran's Foreign Ministry. The spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, emphasized that Iran will not accept a freeze of its nuclear activities, dismissing reports that Iran might halt enrichment for three years to reach an agreement.

The negotiations, which are ongoing with mediator Oman and aim to resolve decades-long disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, have seen both sides adopt tough public rhetoric. While U.S. President Donald Trump reported positive talks with Iran’s delegation, Iran maintains that its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes and insists that sanctions are detrimental to its economy.

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No date has yet been set for the next round of talks, and Iran indicated it is awaiting further details from Oman regarding the timing of negotiations.

The high-stakes talks focus on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, which could destabilize the Middle East and threaten regional security, especially Israel.