Iran Says Its Right to Uranium Enrichment Is Non-Negotiable
Iran’s right to enrich uranium is not negotiable, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday, ahead of a second round of talks in Oman this weekend with the United States about Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
Araqchi was responding to a comment made on Tuesday by the US top negotiator Steve Witkoff, who said Tehran must “stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment” to reach a deal with Washington.
“We have heard contradictory statements from Witkoff, but real positions will be made clear at the negotiating table,” Araqchi said.
“We are ready to build trust regarding possible concerns over Iran’s enrichment (of uranium), but the principle of enrichment is not negotiable.”
Iran and the US are due to hold a second round of talks in Oman on Saturday over Tehran’s escalating nuclear program, with President Donald Trump threatening military action if there is no deal.
Before the talks, Araqchi will deliver a message from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin on a trip to Russia, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
