Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue
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Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue
"Iranian officials said they have been receiving messages from neighbouring countries that are trying to mediate and keep the peace. A letter from Araghchi was also delivered to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday that deals with Iran, the ceasefire in Gaza and other issues, according to Iranian media. Araghchi said communication channels remain open with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as well."
"Iran's envoy to Vienna, where the nuclear watchdog is based, was joined on Friday by counterparts from China and Russia in a meeting with the representatives of the United Nations agency. There's no enrichment right now because our nuclear enrichment facilities have been attacked, the foreign minister said at the news conference. Our message is clear: Iran's right for peaceful use of nuclear energy, including enrichment, is undeniable, and we will continue to exercise it."
Iran reports that it has halted uranium enrichment at all sites after Israeli and US strikes severely damaged its facilities. Iranian officials assert that the United States and its allies pursue a forceful, maximalist approach that leaves no room for equitable negotiations, undermining prospects for talks. Diplomatic channels with the IAEA remain open, and Iran's envoy met UN nuclear watchdog representatives alongside Chinese and Russian counterparts. Iran received mediation messages from neighboring states and delivered a letter to Qatar's prime minister addressing Iran, a Gaza ceasefire and related matters. Iran affirms an undeniable right to peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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