Iran nuclear deal unlikely if US insists on ending enrichment, Araghchi says

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that nuclear talks with the United States will not result in an agreement if Washington insists on Iran halting its uranium enrichment.

“The American side says enrichment must stop in Iran, and if that is their goal, there will be no agreement,” Araghchi said.

He added that the negotiations have not yet reached the stage of securing US commitments or guarantees on lifting sanctions and that fundamental disagreements still exist.

“We will not give up our rights, and our nuclear program, including enrichment, must continue,” he said.