Iran has formally stated that the negotiations will take place within the principles set by Tehran, affirming its right to enrich uranium and retain enriched materials inside Iran, according to an official announcement. The statement reinforces the regime's core position as talks on a framework proceed.
Iran's official announcement, carried by state-linked sources, reaffirms the regime's long-standing red lines ahead of nuclear negotiations — insisting on the right to enrich uranium and to keep all enriched materials within its borders. The statement frames the talks as being conducted on Tehran's own terms, asserting that the negotiation framework itself must abide by these principles.
This follows a series of reports covered by The Zioneer on the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding, including an Axios-based report at 08:24 that the MOU defers enriched-uranium resolution to a second-stage deal within 60 days. At 14:43, Iran's state news agency IRNA published its own detailed reading of the MOU, claiming the nuclear issue is deferred to 60-day talks and that missile issues are excluded from discussions. The regime's internal struggle over relinquishing its 460 kg of 60% enriched uranium was reported on June 10, with sources describing Iranian officials as deeply conflicted.
In this context, today's statement serves as a procedural signal from Tehran that any deal must first enshrine its enrichment rights before substantive negotiations proceed. The core question — whether Iran will ultimately accept international oversight and dilution of its high-enriched stockpile — remains open, with the regime continuing to insist on domestic control of all nuclear materials.
- DevelopingIran's Araghchi reiterates: only dilution inside Iran for enriched uranium
- StrongIran further clarifies nuclear stance: Hormuz management to shift, enriched uranium deferred
- StrongIran: We entered talks in good faith, awaiting final decision
- ConfirmedSenior US official: Deal expected within days, US to receive all enriched uranium
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