Iran-US Negotiations Stalled Over 'Maximalist' Demands
Iran is not prepared for new face-to-face talks with the US, stating that Washington's persistent 'maximalist' demands are a barrier. The two countries continue to exchange messages about their differences, particularly focusing on Iran's enriched uranium and US sanctions, while military tensions persist in Lebanon.
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Iran declared its unwillingness to engage in further direct talks with the United States, citing what it describes as Washington’s unyielding 'maximalist' demands. The remarks were made by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh during a forum in Turkiye, underscoring the unresolved issues stalling in-person negotiations.
Central to this diplomatic impasse is Iran's firm refusal to ship its enriched uranium to the US, a demand Khatibzadeh labeled as a 'non-starter.' The impasse persists as the US maintains strict sanctions on Iran, which Tehran describes as economic terrorism, aiming to pressure its political framework internally.
Tensions are further heightened by military activities in Lebanon, involving Israeli strikes and Iran-backed Hezbollah forces. Despite a temporary truce, conflicts over the Strait of Hormuz and regional skirmishes continue to test the fragile diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran.
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