Iran says nuclear enrichment is ‘nonnegotiable’ after Witkoff flips on the issue

Published April 16, 2025 2:53pm ET



Negotiations between Iran and the United States are hitting a rough patch over divergent visions for the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made clear on Wednesday that Iran is open to assuring that its nuclear enrichment is kept below the levels necessary for weaponization, but would not be willing to denuclearize completely.

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