Iran says no nuclear deal if deprived of ‘peaceful activities’

Iran stated it will not accept a nuclear agreement that limits its “peaceful activities,” specifically uranium enrichment, and is urging the US to lift sanctions as part of the negotiations ongoing since April. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to its civil nuclear program, while the IAEA’s Rafael Grossi called for increased transparency following reports of enhanced uranium enrichment. Amidst these tensions, Iran vowed to continue enriching uranium “with or without a deal,” and US officials reiterated their opposition to any Iranian enrichment, labeling it a “red line.”