Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi Affirms Iran's Uranium Acquisition Is Not Negotiated

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Law and International Affairs of Kazem Gharibabadi. (Source: IRNA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Foreign Minister for International Law and Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi stressed Iran refused to negotiate on its fundamental right to enrich uranium, declaring it an non-negotiable "red line".

Speaking at a Parliament National Security Commission meeting on Sunday, Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi provided up-to-date information on ongoing talks with the United States over nuclear issues and lifting sanctions.

The commission spokesman, Ebrahim Rezaei, delivered a statement by Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi, saying that during talks in Rome last Saturday, the two sides had reached mutual understanding of the broad negotiation framework, quoted from IRNA April 21.

Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi assured lawmakers Iran's uranium enrichment was solely aimed at peaceful purposes, stressing Tehran had no intention of developing nuclear weapons, he said.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister also said Tehran remains committed to the negotiation process and expects others to show a sincere desire and reject pressure from the Israeli regime, which he said was trying to thwart negotiations, Rezaei added.

It is known that the second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States ended Saturday in Rome, with both sides agreeing to convene again next week.

Iran's delegation is led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while the US team is led by Middle East envoy President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Oman Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi once again acted as a mediator, who served as intermediary between the two delegates to convey the message.