Iran Rejects New Nuclear Program Steps Amid US Talks

Tehran. Iran has stated that it has not accepted any new steps regarding its nuclear program during the ongoing talks to end the war with the United States. Iran's state news agency Tasnim News Agency reported on Sunday that Iran has not accepted any new steps regarding the nuclear program. 

Tasnim wrote on the micro-blogging website X, 'Iran has not accepted any action in the nuclear field at the current stage.' 

According to the report, under the potential agreement being mediated, a 30-day deadline has been proposed for the implementation of steps related to maritime blockade and the Strait of Hormuz. It is also being prepared to set a 60-day period for further talks on the nuclear issue. 

Tasnim separately published a report on Telegram stating that the Hormuz strait would not return to its pre-war state. Iran maintains its stance that it will continue to exercise its sovereign rights over the Strait through various means. 

Its detailed plan will be made public later. The report said, 'As per the understanding, the maritime blockade must be completely removed within 30 days.' Iran has also warned that if the US naval blockade is not lifted, there will be no change in the Strait of Hormuz. 

According to Tasnim, Tehran has also demanded that a portion of Iranian assets frozen abroad be unfrozen in the first phase under any potential preliminary agreement. 

Referring to past experiences of agreement violations, Iran has reportedly put forward a condition that assets should be returned in a way that can be practically used this time.