Iran Denies Agreement to Hand Over Nuclear Enrichment Materials
Iran has restated that it has not agreed to transfer enrichment materials and that the nuclear issue remains outside current negotiations. Reuters cited a senior Iranian official for the latest statement.
thehindu.comIran has again stated that it has not agreed to hand over enrichment materials, according to Reuters citing a senior Iranian official. The same report said Iran maintains that the nuclear issue is not part of ongoing negotiations.
Earlier this week Iran denied reports that it might be willing to transfer the materials. The latest statement repeats that denial. Iran's position remains at odds with the Trump administration's stated requirements on the issue.
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Iran denied reports it might transfer enrichment materials.
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Iran restated it has not agreed to hand over enrichment materials.
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Continued disagreement may affect the pace of any future talks.
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