Iran Sends Strong Message to US, Rules Out Giving Up Enriched Uranium

Iran has once again sent a firm message to the United States over its nuclear programme, ruling out any transfer of enriched uranium to other countries. Tehran has described the nuclear material as a national asset belonging to the Iranian people and said it would be retained for domestic use. The statement came during a visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, on Tuesday, as Islamabad seeks to mediate a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, said not even a small quantity of enriched nuclear material would be allowed to leave the country.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected negotiations under threats, insisting that the United States must first take steps to build trust. Tehran is demanding the lifting of sanctions, an end to military threats and the fulfilment of its conditions for resuming talks. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has also reiterated that Washington must meet Iran’s seven conditions. Key demands include a ceasefire across the region, the release of Iran’s frozen assets abroad and the removal of restrictions on its oil sector. These demands remain central to efforts to revive peace negotiations.