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Iran's Nuclear Standoff: Why Talks Halt Amid US 'Excessive Demands'

Iran has put nuclear talks on hold until the United States changes its approach. The foreign minister specifically mentioned "excessive demands" from Washington as the main sticking point. Tehran remains firm on protecting what it calls the Iranian people's rights in any negotiations. Both uranium enrichment and missile development programs are considered non-negotiable by Iranian leadership.

Key Points: Iran Demands US Policy Shift Before Nuclear Talks Resume

  • Iran suspends nuclear talks until US changes its negotiation approach
  • Foreign Minister cites US "excessive demands" as main obstacle
  • Tehran rejects US calls to stop uranium enrichment program
  • Iran also refuses to curb its missile development activities
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Iran not to resume talks unless US abandons 'excessive demands': FM

Iran's foreign minister says nuclear negotiations won't resume unless US abandons "excessive demands" and shows mutual respect in diplomatic approach.

"We have always demonstrated that we are committed to diplomatic solutions. However, this does not mean giving up on the Iranian people's rights. - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, Oct 23

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran will not return to the negotiating table unless the US abandons "excessive demands" and "unreasonable" requests.

He made the remarks on Wednesday upon arrival in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad to attend a conference, according to the official news agency IRNA.

Araghchi attributed the suspension of indirect nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, as well as Iran's discussions with European parties over the 2015 nuclear deal, to what he described as the US insistence on "excessive demands".

"We have always demonstrated that we are committed to diplomatic solutions. However, this does not mean giving up on the Iranian people's rights," he added.

He stressed that it would not be possible to resume negotiations "unless the United States changes its approach and accepts that negotiations must be based on mutual respect and held on an equal footing".

Iran and the US were set for a sixth round of nuclear talks when Israel launched major surprise airstrikes on several areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, Xinhua news agency reported.

On June 22, US forces joined the attacks by bombing the three Iranian nuclear facilities of Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.

Over the past months, the US has repeatedly called on Iran to stop uranium enrichment on its soil and curb its missile programme.

Iran has rejected both issues as non-negotiable.

In remarks on September 23, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei elaborated on the futility of negotiating with the US, saying, "The American side has predetermined and announced the outcomes of negotiations from its own perspective, and it seeks talks whose result would be the cessation of nuclear activities and enrichment within Iran."Khamenei described engaging in such negotiations as equivalent to accepting the dictates, impositions, and coercion.

"Now, he (the US President) says that enrichment must be terminated, but just a few days ago one of their officials stated that Iran should not even possess medium-range or short-range missiles -- meaning that Iran's hands should be so tied that if it was attacked, it could not even respond to (them by targeting) the US bases."

- IANS

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Priya S
This situation reminds me of how major powers often try to bully smaller nations. India has faced similar pressures in the past. Mutual respect is key in international relations, not unilateral demands.
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David E
While I understand Iran's position, I'm concerned about nuclear proliferation in the region. Both sides need to show more flexibility for meaningful dialogue. The current stalemate benefits no one.
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Ananya R
The mention of Israel's airstrikes is concerning. When external powers attack nuclear facilities, it creates dangerous precedents. India should maintain its independent foreign policy and not get drawn into these conflicts.
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Siddharth J
As an Indian, I appreciate Iran's stance on national sovereignty. No country should accept demands that compromise its security and development rights. The US approach seems more about domination than genuine negotiation.
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Michael C
Honestly, both sides share blame here. Iran's nuclear ambitions worry neighbors, but US demands do seem excessive. A middle path with proper verification mechanisms would serve everyone's interests better.

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