With clock ticking, Iran shows mix of defiance, engagement in nuclear talks
A tug-of-war over Iran's uranium enrichment continues to hint at an impasse in the US-Iran nuclear talks, but Tehran is also subtly exhibiting flexibility on allowing American inspectors into its nuclear sites.
TEHRAN — Though Tehran and Washington are sticking to their red lines publicly, and though Iran's foreign minister downplayed reports suggesting a nuclear deal with the United States was imminent, Abbas Araghchi has also stressed his country's willingness to continue with diplomatic engagement.
"Not sure if we are there yet," Araghchi wrote in an X post on Thursday, highlighting media speculation about a US-Iran agreement. He noted that "the path to a deal goes through the negotiating table and not the media."
His statement came amid growing speculation fueled by US President Donald Trump's claim earlier this week that Washington is "very close to a solution" on the Iran nuclear issue.
However, Araghchi reiterated Iran's firm demands, insisting that "getting there requires an agreement that will fully terminate all sanctions and uphold Iran's nuclear rights — including enrichment."
