Mon May 26 11:11:10 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Iran Rejects Uranium Enrichment Suspension, Future of Nuclear Talks Uncertain**
**Dubai – May 26, 2025** – Hopes for a swift resolution to the U.S.-Iran nuclear dispute dimmed today as Iran declared it would not consider temporarily halting uranium enrichment in exchange for a nuclear agreement with the United States.
Speaking to the press on Monday, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated unequivocally, “Iran will never accept that,” dismissing reports suggesting a potential three-year freeze. This firm stance casts doubt on the progress of negotiations, despite President Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that the U.S. negotiators had “very good talks” with the Iranian delegation.
While no date has been set for a sixth round of talks, Iran indicated it awaits further details from mediator Oman. The spokesperson added a conditional note of optimism, stating that progress hinges on “goodwill from the American side,” warning that talks would stall if aimed at “curbing Iran’s rights.”
The negotiations aim to resolve decades of tension over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The U.S. seeks to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, fearing a regional arms race and potential threat to Israel. Iran insists its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes and demands the lifting of sanctions crippling its economy. The stakes are high for both sides.
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