TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has strongly rejected allegations that Tehran is engaged in negotiations with the US over the proposed three-year suspension of its uranium enrichment program, calling the allegations “baseless” and reaffirms Iran’s uncompromising stance on nuclear rights.
The denial comes from Iran’s Minister of Legal Affairs and International Affairs, Qasem Galibabadi. He responded to reports released by the Guardian on social media platform X. The British outlet argued that Washington had raised a proposal to Iran to seek a temporary halt of uranium enrichment as part of an effort to ease tensions and revive diplomatic engagement.
Gharibabadi completely dismissed the concept, saying that such a halt was not on the table and that he insisted Iran’s position in clear terms.
“Our negotiation counterparts know very well that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never negotiate the results obtained through the blood of martyrs and at great cost,” he wrote.
“The right to uranium enrichment is our absolute red line. The suspension of enrichment is resolutely unacceptable.”
The statement highlights a consistent theme in Iran’s nuclear diplomacy. Resistance to pressure and a refusal to compromise on its sovereignty under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It argues that enrichment is a peaceful right exercised by many countries and should not be politicized or restricted under Western demands.
Gallibabadi’s comments are attempting to formally revive elements of the 2015 nuclear deal amid new speculations about indirect talks between Tehran and Washington. However, Iranian officials have repeatedly emphasized that a return to negotiations must respect Iran’s technological advances and national dignity.