Iran Says US Strikes Complicate Nuclear Talks Prospects

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the possibility of renewed negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program has been complicated by recent U.S. military strikes that caused serious damage to Iranian nuclear sites. The 2015 nuclear agreement, in which Iran agreed to limit uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, collapsed after President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the deal. While Trump has expressed interest in resuming talks and suggested meetings could occur soon, Iran has made no commitments, emphasizing that no agreement or timeline for talks has been set. The complications arise amid a series of Israeli strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, killing numerous commanders and civilians, which led Iran to retaliate with ballistic missile attacks on Israel. The U.S. further escalated tensions by launching a wave of cruise missile strikes on key Iranian sites, deepening the challenges for diplomatic engagement. Despite these developments, Iran has not ruled out future negotiations but highlighted the increased difficulty due to recent military interventions.