Iran's FM: Nuclear talks with US battle of will, not to be rushed
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Araghchi says nuclear talks with the US will only succeed if Iran’s rights are fully upheld, stressing Tehran’s resolve to secure sanctions relief.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 18, 2025 (Pool Photo via AP)
The current nuclear talks with the United States constitute a battle of will, one in which Iran draws its strength from the people and their elected representatives, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed out on Sunday.
Following a meeting with the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, Araghchi stressed that the outcome of these talks will only become clear once the legitimate rights of the Iranian people are fully guaranteed.
The top diplomat made it clear that while Iran is neither rushing the process nor engaging in delay tactics, it will not hesitate to accelerate the lifting of sanctions, provided that doing so does not come at the expense of the nation’s fundamental rights.
"We are negotiating with patience and composure," the Iranian Foreign Minister indicated, "and we will not relinquish the rights of the Iranian people, including the right to enrichment."
Araghchi concluded by noting that the date for the next round of nuclear talks with the US has yet to be determined.
Uranium enrichment is a red line to Iran, MPs tell IRNA
On Saturday, two senior members of Iran’s Parliament reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to uranium enrichment, describing it as both a “red line” and an “inalienable right” that will not be compromised under any circumstances amid the ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington.
Speaking to IRNA, Behnam Saeedi, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, dismissed the recent US demand for a full cessation of enrichment activities, warning that such pressure would derail the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
“The Iranian negotiating team will firmly defend the country’s rights and will not back down,” Saeedi said, emphasizing that the talks must adhere to the principles of mutual respect, non-interference in red lines, and the complete lifting of sanctions.
Iran to resist US pressures
Saeedi warned that any attempts by Washington to undermine Iran’s sovereign right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes would face firm resistance.
“Enrichment is Iran’s inalienable right and will continue on its path with strength,” he asserted, recalling that the nation has sacrificed blood and treasure to defend this scientific achievement.
Iran to resist US pressures
Saeedi warned that any attempts by Washington to undermine Iran’s sovereign right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes would face firm resistance.
“Enrichment is Iran’s inalienable right and will continue on its path with strength,” he asserted, recalling that the nation has sacrificed blood and treasure to defend this scientific achievement.
Iran-US talks in Rome yield limited progress
The fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Rome with cautious optimism but no decisive breakthrough, according to statements by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, who is mediating the process.
“We achieved some progress, although it was not conclusive,” al-Busaidi said during a press briefing at the end of the talks. He expressed hope that “outstanding issues can be clarified in the coming days in a way that allows for meaningful progress toward a sustainable agreement.”
The talks, held behind closed doors at the headquarters of Oman’s diplomatic mission in the Italian capital, lasted three and a half hours, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Rome.
The session saw the early departure of the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, which raised questions about Washington’s posture in the talks. However, the continued presence of the American technical delegation was viewed as a positive sign. “The fact that the technical team remained is an encouraging indication,” Al Mayadeen’s correspondent noted.
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