US officials doubt Iran talks to go ahead on Sunday - AP
Two US officials cited by the Associated Press on Wednesday said it was increasingly unlikely that the sixth round of nuclear talks with Iran tentatively set for Sunday in Oman would proceed.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the United States is in no position to demand that Iran dismantle its nuclear program, stressing that Tehran will not surrender to pressure while maintaining its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons.
“We are holding talks with the US and Europe based on the Supreme Leader’s policy, but that doesn’t mean we will submit to coercion,” Pezeshkian said. “We are standing our ground so that no one can bully us or commit injustice against us.”
“Who says we have to bring our research to zero? And then wait around to see when they might allow us to produce or import a certain medical isotope in nuclear energy?”
“Who says we don’t have the right to pursue scientific research on a given subject? Why? Who are they to tell us we’re not allowed to research and must dismantle everything?” he asked.
Pezeshkian said Iran will not bow to any imposed process but is not seeking a nuclear weapon. “The Leader has clearly said this is a matter of belief—we will not produce nuclear weapons. You are free to inspect all you want.”
