ALWAGHT- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphasized that the country's right to enrich uranium is a "red line," stating that any agreement with the US on its peaceful nuclear program depends on respecting this principle.
Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, reported on a briefing from Iran's deputy foreign minister regarding the fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US in Qatar. The talks focused on "principles and generalities," with Iran reaffirming its red lines, particularly the issue of uranium enrichment. The Iranian government made it clear that they would not negotiate on regional issues or defense and missile power.
The Iranian deputy foreign minister emphasized that uranium enrichment is a vital red line for Iran, tied to national pride and crucial for peaceful purposes such as powering reactors. He stated that if the US insisted on a zero-enrichment stance, there would be no reason to continue negotiations. Additionally, Iran criticized the contradictory positions of the US, pointing out the impact of recent sanctions on their talks and nuclear program.
In the midst of these discussions, the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting individuals and a company accused of being involved in activities that could contribute to nuclear weapons development. Despite these sanctions, both Iran and the US have expressed satisfaction with the ongoing talks, calling them "positive" and indicating progress towards reaching a new agreement on Iran's nuclear program and the removal of sanctions.
