Iran Stands Firm Against U.S. Demands in Nuclear Negotiations

Iran refuses further negotiations with the U.S. over alleged unreasonable demands. Talks broke down after five rounds, culminating in a 12-day conflict involving U.S. and Israeli bombings of Iranian nuclear sites. The Iranian foreign minister confirmed that discussions remain suspended due to these conditions.

Iran has drawn a line in the sand, refusing to resume negotiations with the United States until Washington retracts what it views as unreasonable demands, according to statements by Iran's foreign minister reported by the Tasnim news agency.

The two countries had been engaged in five rounds of indirect talks aimed at resolving nuclear tensions. However, these negotiations were abruptly halted by a 12-day air conflict in June, during which Israeli and U.S. forces targeted Iranian nuclear facilities.

Abbas Araqchi, speaking through Tasnim, justified the cessation of talks, including separate discussions at the UN General Assembly, citing the U.S.'s excessive demands as the primary barrier to progressing the nuclear negotiations.