Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says
Summary
Iran says it will make no concessions over its nuclear program unless the United States meets Tehran’s conditions, including lifting the blockade on Iranian ports and easing oil sanctions. The proposal ties any talks to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending hostilities across the region.
Key Points
- A senior Iranian official said Iran will not compromise on its nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment or shipping enriched uranium abroad.
- Tehran’s proposal links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. actions such as lifting the naval blockade on Iranian ports, releasing frozen funds and waiving oil sanctions.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he hoped a deal to end hostilities could be reached before the U.S. midterm elections.
- The article says Iran would only enter detailed nuclear talks after its conditions are met, while Israel and the United States continue to accuse Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons.
