Iran still weighing participation in next round of talks, says FM

Tehran has not yet decided whether to attend the upcoming round of negotiations, said Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday.

“We are still assessing whether to participate,” he added, noting that Iran is evaluating if “productive negotiations can take place at the proposed time and venue.”

“We have already answered unreasonable requests, and such unusual remarks do not help the talks,” he added.

“Our position is completely clear: enrichment will continue, with or without an agreement,” Araghchi said.

“If the other parties want transparency regarding Iran’s peaceful program, we are ready—but they must also lift the unjust sanctions imposed on us based on those claims.”

“If they make further demands and try to deprive us of our rights, there will be no room for acceptance,” he added.