Iran says nuclear, sanctions relief sole focus in talks

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States are strictly limited to Tehran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also told reporters that consultations over the timing and venue of the next round of talks are still underway and will be officially announced by Oman once finalized.

“As has been repeatedly said, the only subjects of discussion between Iran and the United States are the nuclear issue and sanctions relief. No other topics have been, or will be, addressed in these negotiations,” Baghaei said.

“The continuation of enrichment in Iran is a fundamental principle of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear policy,” he said. “Any proposal or initiative that would undermine this right will not be accepted.”