Iran Confirms Continued Uranium Enrichment Amid US Nuclear Talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has firmly stated that Iran will continue uranium enrichment regardless of whether a nuclear deal with the United States is reached, emphasizing that enrichment is an inalienable right under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and a hard-earned scientific achievement. Araghchi expressed readiness for serious negotiations to provide permanent assurances that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons but maintained that uranium enrichment will not be suspended. He criticized inconsistent public statements from U.S. officials and highlighted mixed messages from Washington, while reaffirming Iran's commitment to its nuclear rights. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has maintained a strict no-enrichment stance, warning that continued enrichment could lead to weaponization, though expressing a desire for a peaceful deal. Talks between the U.S. and Iran have included four rounds primarily held in Oman, with both sides seeking common ground on Iran's nuclear program and regional stability. Despite these negotiations, Iran insists on continuing its enrichment program as a sovereign right, even as it signals willingness to discuss limits if sanctions are lifted.