Iran’s Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Baqeri, said on Wednesday that Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile is not currently under discussion in ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States.

Speaking on the sidelines of the First International Security Forum in Moscow, Baqeri stated that discussions regarding Iran’s enriched uranium reserves “are not on the agenda of the talks,” according to Iranian media reports.

He also said that Iran and the United States have not yet reached a final agreement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically critical global shipping route.

“Until we agree on all issues, we consider that we have not agreed on anything,” Baqeri said while addressing questions about maritime transit and regional security arrangements.

The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic activity following recent tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel in and around the Persian Gulf region.

Baqeri confirmed that indirect communications between Tehran and Washington remain ongoing, though he did not provide additional details regarding the location or structure of the negotiations.

Earlier this week, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that substantial progress had been made on several issues being discussed with the United States, although no final timeline had been established for reaching a comprehensive understanding.

Baqaei also criticized what he described as inconsistent political behavior from Washington, saying contradictory statements from US officials complicate negotiations.

He pointed to internal divisions within the United States, including congressional opposition and policy disagreements, as factors contributing to uncertainty in the talks.

According to Iranian officials, the current discussions include a proposed 14-article memorandum focused primarily on ending ongoing regional hostilities rather than addressing detailed nuclear matters at this stage.

Iran has repeatedly emphasized that any agreement must protect its national interests and sovereign rights before a final understanding can be reached.