Iran rejects nuclear concessions
Tehran says talks must focus on ending war
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization head Mohammad Eslami told parliament’s Foreign Policy and National Security Committee that nuclear technology and uranium enrichment will not be negotiable in any talks with the United States, insisting negotiations must focus solely on ending the regional war. Preparations are in place to protect nuclear sites and assets and that Iran’s nuclear industry will continue its peaceful work and defend its achievements.
Parliamentary officials echoed that the nation’s nuclear rights and facilities must be safeguarded, with committee chair Ebrahim Azizi stressing the industry’s importance for current and future generations. The briefing came shortly after Tehran submitted its formal response to a U.S. proposal aimed at halting hostilities; Iranian spokesmen described their plan as reasonable and generous, focused on ending aggression and ensuring safe maritime passage, while accusing Washington of persisting with “unreasonable” demands influenced by Israel.
Tehran has made reopening the Strait of Hormuz contingent on a permanent end to hostilities and lifting of what it calls an illegal blockade on Iranian vessels and ports. With talks stalled after negotiations in Islamabad, Iranian officials warn they will not rejoin the process until the blockade is lifted, and they reaffirm readiness to protect nuclear infrastructure and resist external pressure.
