Iranian official says US ‘maximalist’ demands stall face-to-face talks
Summary
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran is not ready for new face-to-face talks with the United States because the U.S. has not dropped its strong demands. Khatibzadeh also stated Iran will not send any enriched uranium to the U.S., rejecting President Trump’s claim about removing nuclear material from Iran.Key Facts
- Iran refuses to start new direct talks with the U.S. due to what it calls “maximalist” U.S. demands.
- Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to the United States.
- President Trump said the U.S. plans to retrieve about 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of enriched uranium from Iranian nuclear sites damaged last year.
- Iran wants to finalize a framework agreement before meeting in person with U.S. officials.
- Many messages have been exchanged between Iran and the U.S., but key issues remain unresolved.
- Iran urges the U.S. to address Iran’s concerns, including the lifting of sanctions.
- The comments came during an interview at a diplomacy forum in Antalya, Turkey.
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