Iranian Lawmaker Says U.S. Nuclear Talks Focus on Enrichment Limits

Mohsen Zanganeh, a member of Iran's parliament planning and budget committee, described the status of talks with the United States on nuclear issues. Zanganeh said negotiators are addressing specific limits on enrichment percentages rather than debating whether enrichment can occur at all.

The comments indicate that both sides have moved past the question of whether Iran may enrich uranium and are now negotiating numerical thresholds. No date was given for the next round of talks or any interim agreement.

Iran has maintained a civilian nuclear program that includes uranium enrichment for power generation and medical isotopes. The United States has sought restrictions on enrichment levels to reduce proliferation risks. " — Mohsen Zanganeh, member of parliament planning and budget committee Further details on proposed percentage caps or verification measures were not provided in the statement.