Iran has firmly rejected the possibility of transferring its enriched uranium to the United States, escalating tensions in ongoing nuclear diplomacy between Tehran and Washington.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that Iran has no intention of handing over its enriched uranium stockpile and that the issue is not part of any current negotiation agenda with the United States.
No Uranium Transfer on the Table
According to Iranian media reports, Khatibzadeh clarified on Sunday that Iran’s enriched uranium will not be transferred under any circumstances. He stressed that such a proposal is not being discussed in the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States.
He further described US demands as “excessive and unreasonable,” signaling a hardening stance from Tehran amid stalled diplomatic engagement.
US Conditions Remain a Key Sticking Point
One of the central demands reportedly put forward by Washington is that Iran must ensure it does not develop nuclear weapons capability. The US has also called for a long-term suspension of uranium enrichment activities, including a proposed freeze lasting up to 20 years.
However, Iranian officials have consistently rejected such conditions, arguing that they infringe on the country’s sovereign rights and peaceful nuclear program.
Nuclear Talks Remain Stalled
The dispute over uranium enrichment continues to be one of the most sensitive issues in Iran–US relations, with both sides maintaining sharply different positions. While diplomatic channels remain open, progress has been limited amid mutual distrust and conflicting demands.
Observers say the latest remarks indicate that significant gaps remain in efforts to revive or reshape any future nuclear agreement.
