'Iran won’t dismantle nuclear program', says former envoy to Oman

Iran will not dismantle its nuclear program or halt uranium enrichment, Former Ambassador to Oman Hossein Noushabadi said ahead of the fourth round of talks with the United States in Muscat.

“The position of the Islamic Republic has always been firm and serious,” he said. “We have repeatedly stated that we see negotiations as the only path to greater transparency in our nuclear program, but we are by no means willing to shut down enrichment.”

“We do not accept the media remarks of certain US officials who demand a halt to enrichment and the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. This is one of our red lines.”