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Iran refuses to abandon or surrender uranium enrichment, asserting that enrichment is a fundamental part of its nuclear program.

Live: Iran vows to continue uranium enrichment despite US reduction demands

Live: Iran vows to continue uranium enrichment despite US reduction demands

Live: Iran vows to continue uranium enrichment despite US reduction demands

IRAN REFUSES TO ABANDON URANIUM ENRICHMENT • • Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami says Tehran will not abandon its nuclear enrichment program, insisting it remains a national right. • • The statement follows U.S. Vice President JD Vance's demand for meaningful reductions in Iran's enrichment capacity as a condition for a nuclear deal. • • Although Iran is reportedly not currently enriching uranium, the IAEA estimates roughly 200 kg of enriched uranium may remain at Isfahan. • • Tehran maintains its nuclear activities comply with international safeguards.

IRAN REFUSES TO ABANDON URANIUM ENRICHMENT • • Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami says Tehran will not abandon its nuclear enrichment program, insisting it remains a national right. • • The statement follows U.S. Vice President JD Vance's demand for meaningful reductions in Iran's enrichment capacity as a condition for a nuclear deal. • • Although Iran is reportedly not currently enriching uranium, the IAEA estimates roughly 200 kg of enriched uranium may remain at Isfahan. • • Tehran maintains its nuclear activities comply with international safeguards.

From @Reuters via @TimesofIsrael: • • “Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its uranium, state media reports, citing the head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami. • • Dismissing renewed US threats against Iran’s nuclear facilities as ‘nothing new,’ Eslami says enrichment was ‘an inseparable part’ of the nuclear process.” • • The United States, Israel and our Gulf allies would love nothing more than for the IRGC rump regime to abandon its plans for nuclear weapons and the conventional missile arsenal to defend those weapons. • • But the rump regime will not do that. So the battle will go even though Iran is defeated. As with the death rattles of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, the same fanatical wheezing of threats and bluster —and the occasional missile fusillade— will continue until the regime collapses because it must. A modern nation state cannot long endure in the situation the Islamic Republic is in. Very dangerous but also defeated.

From @Reuters via @TimesofIsrael: • • “Iran will not abandon uranium enrichment or hand over its uranium, state media reports, citing the head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami. • • Dismissing renewed US threats against Iran’s nuclear facilities as ‘nothing new,’ Eslami says enrichment was ‘an inseparable part’ of the nuclear process.” • • The United States, Israel and our Gulf allies would love nothing more than for the IRGC rump regime to abandon its plans for nuclear weapons and the conventional missile arsenal to defend those weapons. • • But the rump regime will not do that. So the battle will go even though Iran is defeated. As with the death rattles of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, the same fanatical wheezing of threats and bluster —and the occasional missile fusillade— will continue until the regime collapses because it must. A modern nation state cannot long endure in the situation the Islamic Republic is in. Very dangerous but also defeated.

Live: Iran says it won’t give up uranium enrichment or surrender stockpiles

Live: Iran says it won’t give up uranium enrichment or surrender stockpiles

Live: Iran says it won’t give up uranium enrichment or surrender stockpiles

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization, said US threats against Iran's nuclear facilities are "not new" and Tehran will not abandon uranium enrichment. He added that enrichment is an integral part of the nuclear industry and the Islamic Republic will not hand over its uranium either.

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization, said US threats against Iran's nuclear facilities are "not new" and Tehran will not abandon uranium enrichment. He added that enrichment is an integral part of the nuclear industry and the Islamic Republic will not hand over its uranium either.

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Islamic Republic's Atomic Energy Organization, said US threats against Iran's nuclear facilities are "not new" and Tehran will not abandon uranium enrichment. He added that enrichment is an integral part of the nuclear industry and the Islamic Republic will not hand over its uranium either.

Iran will not give up uranium enrichment, said Mohammad Eslami, vice president and head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI). His words were reported by the Iranian channel SNN. He noted that uranium enrichment is an integral part of nuclear processes, stressing that there is no talk of its possible transfer. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Iran's supreme leader has banned the export of enriched uranium abroad, Reuters writes, citing two senior Iranian sources. According to them, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a corresponding directive. This decision has hardened Tehran's stance on one of the main US demands in the peace talks. According to the agency's interlocutors, sending uranium will make the country more vulnerable to future attacks from the US and Israel. Khamenei's decision followed a consensus within Iran's leadership. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

Iran will not give up uranium enrichment, said Mohammad Eslami, vice president and head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI). His words were reported by the Iranian channel SNN. He noted that uranium enrichment is an integral part of nuclear processes, stressing that there is no talk of its possible transfer. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Iran's supreme leader has banned the export of enriched uranium abroad, Reuters writes, citing two senior Iranian sources. According to them, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a corresponding directive. This decision has hardened Tehran's stance on one of the main US demands in the peace talks. According to the agency's interlocutors, sending uranium will make the country more vulnerable to future attacks from the US and Israel. Khamenei's decision followed a consensus within Iran's leadership. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

Iran will not give up uranium enrichment, said Mohammad Eslami, vice president and head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI). His words were reported by the Iranian channel SNN. He noted that uranium enrichment is an integral part of nuclear processes, stressing that there is no talk of its possible transfer. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: Iran's supreme leader has banned the export of enriched uranium abroad, Reuters writes, citing two senior Iranian sources. According to them, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a corresponding directive. This decision has hardened Tehran's stance on one of the main US demands in the peace talks. According to the agency's interlocutors, sending uranium will make the country more vulnerable to future attacks from the US and Israel. Khamenei's decision followed a consensus within Iran's leadership. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in a conversation with reporters that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium and will not hand over its enriched uranium. In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statements about the Islamic Republic's loss of the opportunity for a nuclear deal, he said: "Their statements are out of desperation and nuclear negotiations were not on the agenda at all." Eslami also said that the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is "completely clear and within the framework of safeguards" and that Israel has been "buzzing" about it for 25 years. In response to a question about the possibility of Tehran abandoning enrichment, he emphasized: "Absolutely not. Enrichment is an integral part of nuclear technology."

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in a conversation with reporters that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium and will not hand over its enriched uranium. In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statements about the Islamic Republic's loss of the opportunity for a nuclear deal, he said: "Their statements are out of desperation and nuclear negotiations were not on the agenda at all." Eslami also said that the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is "completely clear and within the framework of safeguards" and that Israel has been "buzzing" about it for 25 years. In response to a question about the possibility of Tehran abandoning enrichment, he emphasized: "Absolutely not. Enrichment is an integral part of nuclear technology."

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced in a conversation with reporters that Iran will not give up its right to enrich uranium and will not hand over its enriched uranium. In response to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statements about the Islamic Republic's loss of the opportunity for a nuclear deal, he said: "Their statements are out of desperation and nuclear negotiations were not on the agenda at all." Eslami also said that the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is "completely clear and within the framework of safeguards" and that Israel has been "buzzing" about it for 25 years. In response to a question about the possibility of Tehran abandoning enrichment, he emphasized: "Absolutely not. Enrichment is an integral part of nuclear technology."

Iran Agrees to Suspend Uranium Enrichment in Exchange for US Sanctions Relief - Al Hadath Al Hadath correspondent, citing sources: Iran has agreed to halt uranium enrichment in exchange for easing US sanctions. #AlHadath_Breaking - Al Hadath Breaking

Araqchi: We have not violated the NPT Moderator: Mr. Foreign Minister, I emphasize again that we are talking about enriched uranium that is 20 times more enriched than the level needed to generate electricity. To generate electricity, only 3 to 5 percent enrichment is enough. So, why do you need 60 percent enriched uranium? Are you willing to let the United States come in and take this material out to end the war? Araqchi: I can explain why we need it. But you answer one question: Is this illegal or not? According to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), we are a committed member of this treaty. But my question is, is 60% enrichment illegal or not? Moderator: No, but is it being done for peaceful purposes? I am not talking about legality or illegality. I am talking about peaceful purposes. When the amount of enriched uranium is 20 times the amount needed to generate electricity… Iraqi: No, it is being done for peaceful purposes. We have answered this question before. In previous negotiations, we have addressed all the concerns raised in this regard. If there is still such a question, then why did they attack us? Are they allowed to bomb anything that they consider illegal? Is there any justification for such an action? War is not the solution. This was a matter for negotiation and we have negotiated it in the past. We have enriched uranium to 60 percent for peaceful purposes and this is within our obligations under the NPT. We have not violated the NPT. Yes, there are questions. We have answered these questions in the past, during negotiations, and we can do so again. There is no need for military action.

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi's interview with Meet the Press Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, "has never sought nuclear weapons." But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent material. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @MFAIran

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi's interview with Meet the Press Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, "has never sought nuclear weapons." But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent material. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @MFAIran

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi's interview with Meet the Press Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, "has never sought nuclear weapons." But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent material. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @MFAIran

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi's interview with Meet the Press Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, "has never sought nuclear weapons." But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent material. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @MFAIran

Araqchi: Enrichment to 60% is not illegal This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60% material, and still, if they show their good faith and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and at this stage, focus on confidence-building. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our funds that have been illegally frozen must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they must take. @YjcNewsChannel [in reply to: Araqchi: According to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), we are a committed member of this treaty. But my question is whether 60% enrichment is illegal or not? In previous negotiations, we have addressed all the concerns raised in this regard. If such a question still exists, then why did they attack us? Are they allowed to bomb anything that they consider illegal? Is there any justification for such an action? War is not the solution. This was a matter for negotiation and we have negotiated it in the past. We have enriched uranium to 60% for peaceful purposes and this action is within the framework of our obligations in the NPT. We have not violated the NPT. Yes, there are questions. We have answered these questions in the past, during negotiations, and we can do so again. There is no need for military action. @YjcNewsChannel]

Araqi: We are a committed member of the NPT, and my question is, is 60% enrichment illegal? Interview of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi with the meet the press program: Host: Mr. Foreign Minister, I emphasize again that we are talking about enriched uranium that is 20 times more enriched than the level needed to generate electricity. For generating electricity, only 3 to 5% enrichment is sufficient. So, why do you need 60% enriched uranium? Are you willing to let the United States come in and take this material out to end the war? Araqi: I can explain why we need it. But you answer one question: Is this illegal or not? According to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), we are a committed member of this treaty. But my question is, is 60% enrichment illegal or not? Moderator: No, but is it done for peaceful purposes? I am not talking about legality or illegality. I am talking about peaceful purposes. When the amount of enriched uranium is 20 times the amount needed to generate electricity… Iraqi: No, it is done for peaceful purposes. We have answered this question before. In previous negotiations, we have addressed all the concerns raised in this regard. If such a question still exists, then why did they attack us? Are they allowed to bomb anything that they consider illegal? Is there any justification for such an action? War is not the solution. This was a matter for negotiation and we have negotiated it in the past. We have enriched uranium to 60 percent for peaceful purposes and this is within our obligations under the NPT. We have not violated the NPT. Yes, there are questions. We have answered these questions in the past, during negotiations, and we can do it again. There is no need for military action. @IRNA_1313 [in reply to: Araqchi: We have learned from the previous two wars and have revised our tactics Interview of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi with the meet the press program: Host: Mr. Foreign Minister, I want to address more issues here. I just want to ask you, because the Wall Street Journal has reported that President Trump expects to resume bombing Iran after the midterm elections. As you know, he stood up at the UN and threatened to destroy Iran. Are you preparing yourself for the resumption of this war? Araqchi: We are fully prepared for the possibility of resumption of war, and I emphasize once again that in We will stand firm against any new aggression, even if it leads to an apocalyptic war. But at the same time, we are also ready for diplomacy and we have maintained our readiness. This choice is up to President Trump. In the previous war, he demanded unconditional surrender within two days, but now they have been fighting for eight months without any results. Any new aggression will definitely face the same situation. We are fully prepared for such a situation. We have learned from the previous two wars and corrected our tactics. We have changed our tactics and are fully prepared. @IRNA_1313]

Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, “has never sought nuclear weapons.” But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent materials. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @s_a_araghchi [in reply to: Interview of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi with the meet the press program @s_a_araghchi]

Host: The Iranian president said this week that Iran, in his own words, “has never sought nuclear weapons.” But Iran has enriched uranium to a level of 60 percent. This is 20 times more than the level of enrichment needed to generate electricity. Why does Iran need a stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium? Dr. Araghchi: This is a question that we have answered before, during the negotiations we had with the United States. First of all, enrichment to a level of 60 percent is not illegal. This action is still within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and our peaceful nuclear program. We have done this for specific purposes, including medical purposes and some other purposes. But in 2025 and also in 2026, we proposed an agreement on our 60 percent materials. And also, if they show their good will and real determination for peace, this issue can be considered. We decided to postpone all nuclear issues to later stages and focus on confidence-building at this stage. That is why we have presented this seven-day plan; a plan that is based on the understandings that we had with the American negotiating parties in the past. First, trust must be built. Our illegally frozen funds must be released. The blockade must be lifted. And other measures that they themselves know they need to take. @s_a_araghchi [in reply to: Interview of Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi with the meet the press program @s_a_araghchi]