ALBAWABA- Iran signals willingness to accept limited restrictions on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of US sanctions, while maintaining deep mistrust toward Washington.
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and a key negotiator, indicated that Tehran could agree to time-bound and fair limitations on its peaceful nuclear activities if the United States lifts sanctions.
However, he emphasized that a complete halt to uranium enrichment, as demanded by Washington, would doom any potential deal. “We could accept some restrictions within a win-win framework, but stopping enrichment altogether is unacceptable,” Ravanchi told ISNA.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaee reaffirmed Iran’s lack of trust in the US, citing America’s involvement in recent Israeli attacks as a major breach. “Our communication with the United States continues through an intermediary country, but trust is lacking,” Baghaee said during a press briefing. He declined to confirm reports that Norway might host upcoming US-Iran talks.
Negotiations with European countries, however, remain ongoing. Baghaei and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that discussions continue following a recent meeting in Istanbul, though no concrete decisions have been made on future talks with the US or their venues.
Ravanchi also stated Iran’s firm right to seek reparations for what it calls aggression against the country, underscoring Tehran’s tough stance even as dialogue persists.
