Iran to Accept Limitations to Build Trust with the U.S., Says Foreign Minister

The nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have stalled without tangible progress. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated in an interview with Kyodo that the main obstacle is Washington's demand for a complete cessation of uranium enrichment. He noted that the United States does not wish to recognize Iran’s rights in the peaceful use of nuclear technologies under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Araqchi reminded that within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Tehran had agreed to enrich uranium up to 3.67% over a specified period of 15 years. He emphasized that Iran does not intend to permanently abandon this technology, and their only lasting commitment is seen in refraining from the development of nuclear weapons.

The minister added that Tehran is open to temporary limitations if they help build trust in the negotiation process. He pointed out that such limitations cannot be indefinite, as permanent decisions cannot be made on behalf of future generations of the country. Araqchi expressed that Iran finds acceptable a framework that recognizes its rights to peaceful nuclear energy and is ready to discuss additional monitoring mechanisms outside the Non-Proliferation Treaty.