Iran Claims No Physical Control Over Enriched Uranium Amid US Tensions
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi revealed that Tehran lacks physical control over its uranium enriched to 60 percent, stating the material is located in underground facilities targeted by recent US-Israeli strikes. Gharibabadi accused the United States of refusing genuine negotiations and instead imposing dictatorial terms, including the transfer of enriched uranium to the US and a twenty-year suspension of enrichment activities, which Iran rejected. He emphasized Iran's readiness to discuss nuclear issues, commit to non-development of nuclear weapons, and manage existing stockpiles through dialogue. The minister highlighted that Washington seeks concessions after failing to achieve military goals. Additionally, Gharibabadi addressed regional stability, noting that Iran has allowed eleven vessels from friendly nation India to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and plans to impose transparent transit fees. Iran proposed opening the strait in exchange for lifting US blockades and releasing frozen assets. Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain high as both sides refuse significant concessions, with the conflict impacting the global economy and spreading across the Middle East.
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Iran Claims No Physical Control Over Enriched Uranium Amid US Tensions
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi revealed that Tehran lacks physical control over its uranium enriched to 60 percent, stating the material is located in underground facilities targeted by recent US-Israeli strikes. Gharibabadi accused the United States of refusing genuine negotiations and instead imposing dictatorial terms, including the transfer of enriched uranium to the US and a twenty-year suspension of enrichment activities, which Iran rejected. He emphasized Iran's readiness to discuss nuclear issues, commit to non-development of nuclear weapons, and manage existing stockpiles through dialogue. The minister highlighted that Washington seeks concessions after failing to achieve military goals. Additionally, Gharibabadi addressed regional stability, noting that Iran has allowed eleven vessels from friendly nation India to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and plans to impose transparent transit fees. Iran proposed opening the strait in exchange for lifting US blockades and releasing frozen assets. Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain high as both sides refuse significant concessions, with the conflict impacting the global economy and spreading across the Middle East.