Iran Will Make No Nuclear Concessions, Iranian Official Says
Iran says it will not curb uranium enrichment or ship out highly enriched uranium, even if Washington accepts its plan to reopen the strait.
- On Friday, Iran indicated no flexibility regarding its nuclear program, even if the United States accepts a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official told Reuters the waterway would remain closed until "all of Iran's conditions are met" by Washington.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Thursday that Iran would end hostilities within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, releases frozen funds, and waives oil sanctions.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates Iran had 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% in June 2025, a level Western states including the United States and Israel argue is closer to the 90% required for weapons.
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly directed that HEU must not be sent abroad, while an anonymous official confirmed the waterway will remain closed until "all of Iran's conditions are met" by Washington.
- Seeking a resolution, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told journalists on Thursday he hopes for a deal with Washington before the United States midterm elections on November 3, potentially ending hostilities across the Middle East.
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Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says
Tehran has no intention of backing down on its nuclear program, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The decision has been made even if the United States accepts Iran's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz, which includes conditions such as lifting the blockade of the country's ports. The official also said that the strategically important sea passage will remain closed until the United States "satisfies all of Iran's conditions."
(Cairo=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Sang-hoon = Even if the US accepts Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, what about Iran's nuclear program...
Iran says no nuclear concessions even if US accepts Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran has linked any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a series of US concessions, including lifting a naval blockade, releasing frozen Iranian funds and waiving oil sanctions. Tehran says it would only discuss its nuclear programme after those conditions are met and will not surrender its right to enrich uranium or ship highly enriched uranium abroad.
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