Iran says nuclear talks with US yet to discuss uranium enrichment

Iran has stated that its negotiations with the United States have not yet reached the stage of discussing details of its nuclear program, including the possibility of suspending or reducing uranium enrichment. According to Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks have not yet reached the stage of discussing uranium enrichment. He emphasized that the core of any negotiation is to respect the rights of all parties involved.

Baghaei criticized a report by Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), saying its publication method reflects a structural flaw within the agency. He accused the IAEA of adhering to a previous approach influenced by what he described as a biased approach and American influence. The report, which Baghaei described as unilateral against Iran, has damaged the agency's credibility, he warned.

Iran's nuclear program is in compliance with the Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, according to Iranian officials. Uranium enrichment is an integral part of Iran's nuclear industry, and the country has emphasized that it will not compromise on this aspect. The IAEA report has sparked concerns about Iran's nuclear activities.

On February 28, Israel and the US carried out joint airstrikes on Iran, to which Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the region. The attacks restricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. In June, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war in the region on all fronts.

The memorandum of understanding provided for negotiations between the two countries within 60 days to reach a final agreement, but the fate of the talks remains unclear after a series of recent escalations between the two countries. Iran has focused on its work and relied on its capabilities, and it has demonstrated that it will not leave any military strike or aggression unanswered.

Baghaei stated that the issue of direct or indirect negotiations is not the core of the dispute, and that Iran has previously negotiated with the US and reached a conclusion that did not last more than two weeks. He emphasized that the basic issue is diplomacy based on mutual respect for the rights of the other party.

The Iranian government has warned that creating pretexts to escalate tensions over Iran's nuclear program has not achieved its goals. The US and Iran have yet to agree on a new round of talks, and the situation remains uncertain. Key issues, including uranium enrichment, remain unresolved.

Key points

• Iran's nuclear program is in compliance with the Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
• The US and Iran have yet to agree on a new round of talks.
• Uranium enrichment is an integral part of Iran's nuclear industry.