Iran Says US Making 'Unreasonable' Demands in Negotiations to End War
Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Washington was making 'unreasonable' demands in the talks aimed at ending the war. Tehran reiterated that it would not concede on uranium enrichment.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that Washington was making 'unreasonable' demands in the talks aimed at ending the war. Speaking to Al Jazeera, the spokesperson reiterated that Tehran would not back down on uranium enrichment.
US President Donald Trump had earlier called Iran's latest peace proposal 'totally unacceptable'. The Tehran counter-offer, relayed through Pakistan, included guarantees on nuclear facilities. The White House continues to push for tighter inspections and constraints on Iran's missile programme.
Diplomatic channels in Doha continue to operate. Brent crude traded above $105 a barrel. Diplomats said the talks are expected to advance through closed sessions next week. China backed calls for a second UN Security Council meeting, while Russia has not clarified its position. European Union foreign-policy officials urged both sides to keep dialogue open and warned that an escalation would have wider regional consequences.
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