Iran Open to Talks, Continues Uranium Enrichment After US Strikes

Iran Open to Talks, Continues Uranium Enrichment

Despite recent tensions and US strikes on its nuclear program, Iran signals a willingness to engage in talks with Washington, according to a senior government official.

Key Statements from Deputy Foreign Minister

Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi clarified that while Iran remains open to diplomacy, it will not halt its uranium enrichment activities. Takht-Ravanchi stated that Iran would not retaliate further unless faced with new aggression from the United States.

He also expressed disappointment over the missile exchanges that occurred during previous talks with the Trump administration regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Conditions for Future Talks

The deputy minister emphasized that Iran requires assurance that the US will refrain from using military force during negotiations.

Iran's Nuclear Policy

While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, it is ready to discuss the scope and capacity of its enrichment program with other countries, adhering to the 1970 nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT).