Iran has categorically dismissed reports suggesting it may agree to a temporary suspension of uranium enrichment as part of ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States. The rejection underscores Tehran’s unwavering stance on preserving its nuclear capabilities amid heightened diplomatic efforts.
In a statement on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei Kani labeled the claims of a proposed three-year freeze in enrichment activities as “baseless” and reiterated that no such provision had been discussed during recent talks. He stressed that Iran considers the right to peaceful nuclear enrichment non-negotiable and warned that any attempt to curtail this right would jeopardize the progress of the diplomatic process.
President Masoud Pezeshkian echoed this position, stating that Iran is prepared to endure continued economic sanctions and diplomatic isolation rather than compromise its national interests. “We will not collapse if talks fail or if pressure increases,” he said, signaling a readiness to withstand external coercion.
The latest round of discussions, facilitated by Oman and hosted in Rome, concluded without concrete results. While Washington continues to push for a temporary cap on Iran’s enrichment activities, Iranian officials maintain that such a demand is incompatible with the country’s sovereign rights and long-term strategic planning.
This stalemate reflects broader geopolitical fault lines, with Iran increasingly framing the negotiations as part of a larger struggle against Western dominance and technological suppression. As preparations for a potential sixth round of indirect talks begin, expectations for a breakthrough remain low, especially as Tehran appears determined to resist what it sees as unilateral concessions under pressure.
The deadlock not only prolongs the diplomatic crisis but also amplifies uncertainty in an already volatile regional context.