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No deal in sight if US insists on discussing nuclear issue, Iranian FM spokesperson says - report

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  • Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that no agreement will be reached in US-Iran peace talks if the US insists on discussing Iran's nuclear program.
  • Esmaeil Baghaei described US demands regarding Iran's enriched uranium stockpile as "unreasonable" and "excessive."
  • Pakistani mediators are involved in ongoing efforts, but Baghaei indicated that differences between the US and Iran are deep, making a definitive timeline for an agreement uncertain.

Tehran remains firm in its stance regarding the ongoing peace negotiations with the United States, with the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, asserting that discussions on Iran's nuclear program are a non-starter at this stage. According to reports from the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Baghaei declared that any attempt to delve into the specifics of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile would derail the peace process, which is primarily focused on ending the current conflict.

The negotiations are focused on ending the war, and the issues related to the nuclear issue are not going to be discussed in detail at this stage.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiThe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson explained the scope of the current peace talks.

Baghaei characterized the US demands as "unreasonable" and "excessive," placing the blame on American efforts for the collapse of previous negotiation attempts. This reiterates Iran's position that its nuclear activities are a sovereign matter and not subject to external pressure within the context of peace talks aimed at de-escalation.

Therefore, if we try to go into the details of this issue at this stage, we will not reach a conclusion.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiBaghaei elaborated on why discussing the nuclear issue would impede progress in the negotiations.

While Pakistani mediators are actively engaged in facilitating discussions, Baghaei offered a cautious outlook on the progress. He acknowledged that the differences between Iran and the United States are profound, making it difficult to predict when, or even if, an agreement might be reached. The spokesperson described the peace process as ongoing but lacking clear indicators of imminent success, emphasizing that "neither unnatural nor natural."

US demands aimed at tempering Iran’s nuclear ambitions were “unreasonable” and “excessive,” blaming the American efforts for causing previous peace negotiations to collapse.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiThe spokesperson criticized the US demands concerning Iran's nuclear program.

From Iran's perspective, as articulated by the Foreign Ministry, the focus must remain on achieving a cessation of hostilities. Introducing complex and sensitive issues like the nuclear program prematurely risks undermining the fragile diplomatic efforts. The nation watches closely, hoping for a resolution that respects its sovereignty while addressing the immediate security concerns.

We cannot say that we have reached a point where an agreement is close.

— Esmaeil BaghaeiBaghaei provided an assessment of the proximity to a potential agreement.
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