In a recent address, Khamenei firmly rejected the U.S. conditional proposal regarding uranium enrichment, asserting it contradicts Iran's national interests and development goals.
Iran's Supreme Leader Dismisses U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Unacceptable
Iran's Supreme Leader Dismisses U.S. Nuclear Proposal as Unacceptable
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserts Iran’s commitment to uranium enrichment amidst tense negotiations.
In a significant move, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressed definitive opposition to the U.S. proposal regarding the country's uranium enrichment practices. Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei stated that abandoning Iran's ability to enrich uranium was "100 percent" against the nation's interests, thereby dismissing a crucial demand from the United States amid ongoing negotiations about Iran's nuclear program.
The proposal outlined by the Trump administration over the weekend reportedly focused on allowing limited uranium enrichment for Iran but was aimed at creating a framework to ensure Tehran could not develop nuclear weapons. Both Iranian and European officials indicated that detailed negotiations were at a standstill, leading to the U.S. offer being characterized as a potential compromise.
Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first remarks since the proposal surfaced, described Washington's demands as "nonsense," reinforcing his rhetoric that Iran's advancements in nuclear technology are crucial for the country's independence. He remarked that it would be futile for Iran to construct nuclear power facilities if uranium enrichment were curtailed in the long run, thus framing the U.S. demand as an impediment to Iran's self-sufficiency.
Khamenei underscored his defiance by referencing the U.S. leaders' expectations, asserting that Iran's sovereignty included the right to enrich uranium. In response to the proposed deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly stated that any future agreement would require the U.S. to respect Iran's right to enrich uranium.
While Khamenei's comments indicate a steadfast position, he did not explicitly call for a cessation of negotiations with the United States. Nonetheless, his speech emphasized the importance of Iran's technological progress without external constraints.
As the events develop, it seems that any comprehensive agreement remains distant, with both sides holding firm on their respective positions regarding nuclear policy and technological advancements.
The proposal outlined by the Trump administration over the weekend reportedly focused on allowing limited uranium enrichment for Iran but was aimed at creating a framework to ensure Tehran could not develop nuclear weapons. Both Iranian and European officials indicated that detailed negotiations were at a standstill, leading to the U.S. offer being characterized as a potential compromise.
Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first remarks since the proposal surfaced, described Washington's demands as "nonsense," reinforcing his rhetoric that Iran's advancements in nuclear technology are crucial for the country's independence. He remarked that it would be futile for Iran to construct nuclear power facilities if uranium enrichment were curtailed in the long run, thus framing the U.S. demand as an impediment to Iran's self-sufficiency.
Khamenei underscored his defiance by referencing the U.S. leaders' expectations, asserting that Iran's sovereignty included the right to enrich uranium. In response to the proposed deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly stated that any future agreement would require the U.S. to respect Iran's right to enrich uranium.
While Khamenei's comments indicate a steadfast position, he did not explicitly call for a cessation of negotiations with the United States. Nonetheless, his speech emphasized the importance of Iran's technological progress without external constraints.
As the events develop, it seems that any comprehensive agreement remains distant, with both sides holding firm on their respective positions regarding nuclear policy and technological advancements.
