Iran rules out immediate return to US nuclear talks

Iran rules out immediate return to US nuclear talks

Iran has denied reaching any agreement to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States, as tensions remain high following deadly attacks by Israel and the US on Iranian territory.

Speaking to state broadcaster IRIB, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi clarified that while the possibility of restarting talks is under review, no commitment has been made.

“Our decisions will be based solely on Iran’s interests,” Araghchi said on Thursday. “If national interests require it, we will consider talks. But right now, there is no agreement or promise.”

He accused Washington of having betrayed Tehran during earlier rounds of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting sanctions.

Araghchi also confirmed that a new Iranian law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially come into effect after being passed by parliament and approved by the Guardian Council.

“Our cooperation with the IAEA will now take a new form,” he said.

The minister acknowledged the “serious” damage caused during the recent 12-day war with Israel, adding that Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is conducting a comprehensive assessment. He indicated that seeking reparations from Israel is under active consideration.

The conflict began on June 13 with Israeli strikes on multiple Iranian targets, including military and nuclear sites, killing high-ranking officials and civilians. Talks between Iran and the US were scheduled to resume in Oman on June 15 but were derailed by the escalation.

Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets. The US then launched its own attack on June 21, targeting three Iranian nuclear sites. On June 24, Iran fired missiles at the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

The conflict ended in a fragile ceasefire on June 25.

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