As “requests and ideas” from Washington about the Iranian nuclear program are at odds with Tehran’s demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday when asked about US Vice President JD Vance’s comment that Tehran needs to reduce enrichment to end the war with Washington.
“Vance’s comments are Washington’s ideas and requests… Americans have the freedom to make requests and have ideas, but they are at odds with Iran’s demands,” said the senior Iranian official, who is directly involved in the indirect negotiations with the United States.
The source added that there have been no negotiations with the United States over the Iranian nuclear program, and that Washington must first meet Tehran’s conditions before nuclear talks can begin.
The official said that the United States’ recognition of Iran’s right to nuclear enrichment is Tehran’s red line, on which “there will be no flexibility whatsoever.” However, he added that the details of enrichment could be discussed later.
