Iran Sets Preconditions for U.S. Nuclear Talks

Iran has signaled willingness to resume nuclear talks with the United States but insists on security guarantees against further attacks following recent Israeli and American strikes on its nuclear facilities. President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will only resume if the agency ends 'double standards' and restores impartiality, after Iran suspended collaboration and withdrew inspectors. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that any future negotiations must focus solely on Iran's nuclear activities, excluding military issues, and that Iran is not in a rush to return to the table. Iran continues to demand the lifting of sanctions, maintains its right to enrich uranium, and denies seeking nuclear weapons. Relations with the IAEA have further deteriorated, as Iran accuses the agency of enabling attacks by citing non-proliferation breaches without condemning the strikes. The situation remains tense, with both Iran and the U.S. expressing willingness for dialogue but maintaining significant preconditions.