Tehran – Hopes for a renewed nuclear deal between Iran and the United States have dimmed after a senior Iranian diplomat confirmed that Tehran will reject Washington’s latest proposal, citing unresolved core disagreements.
Following five rounds of high-stakes negotiations, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced Monday that Iran is not satisfied with the terms put forth by the U.S. during talks held with special envoy Richard Witkoff.
“There are still key obstacles,” Araqchi stated after the closed-door session. “The American proposal does not reflect our national interests or the commitments expected from both sides.”
The statement comes amid mounting international pressure for a diplomatic breakthrough to curb Iran’s nuclear program. While both parties have remained engaged in dialogue, progress has been slow and fragile, with neither side willing to make critical concessions.
Analysts suggest the impasse may signal a prolonged stalemate, risking the collapse of negotiations entirely. The Biden administration, under scrutiny from both allies and critics, has yet to respond officially to Iran’s latest position.
Iran’s leadership maintains that any deal must include full sanctions relief and verifiable guarantees, while Washington insists on strict compliance and expanded oversight of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
As geopolitical tensions rise across the region, the breakdown in talks could reignite fears of escalation, leaving diplomacy hanging in the balance.
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