Iranian lawmaker ties nuclear deal to full lifting of sanctions

A senior Iranian parliamentarian said any US push to revive nuclear diplomacy must start with the complete removal of sanctions.

“In the negotiating room, the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is absolutely clear and firm: full sanctions relief must be implemented,” Abbas Moqtadaei, deputy chair of the parliament’s national security committee, said.

Moqtadaei added that while Tehran remains committed to the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities and is ready to offer assurances, this “does not mean retreat,” describing it as part of Iran’s longstanding strategic posture.

“With internal strength and regional presence, we have no need to offer concessions,” he said.