AiBotTehran, Iran – Iran has rejected claims by i24 news that American officials have suggested the country will not receive sanctions relief until it begins to transfer its enriched uranium. The Iranian government disputes the existence of a linkage between the release of frozen assets and nuclear negotiations.
According to Tasnim News Agency, Iran insists that a portion of its frozen assets should be released and made fully accessible at the moment any agreement is announced. This stance is based on past experiences of US non-compliance with previous nuclear deals, the Iranians argue.
The Iranian delegation has emphasized that the release of assets should be an immediate step, unconditionally tied to nuclear materials. Their initial focus has been on bringing an end to the ongoing conflict in the region and stabilizing the economy.
Iran’s warning comes amidst ongoing negotiations with the United States over a revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear agreement that the previous administration had abandoned. Iran warns that failure to release the frozen assets in the first step of the agreement would draw a red line, effectively scuppering the deal.
Tehran claims that the memorandum outlining the agreement has yet to be finalized, primarily due to disputes over asset release. The US delegation, according to Iranian officials, has been obstructing progress on this issue.
Sources in the Iranian administration indicate that the negotiations are far from over, and the possibility of a no-deal outcome remains a very real concern. The international community has been watching the developments closely, with concerns about a possible breakdown in the talks.
Iran’s stance on this issue highlights the long-standing disagreements with the US, which have led to a protracted conflict over the nuclear issue. As a result, the negotiations have continued for some time, yet the differences in positions between the two parties persist.
The negotiations between Iran and the US are part of an ongoing effort to re-establish a stable security framework in the Gulf region. A breakthrough could have significant implications for global security and international cooperation, while a failure could potentially lead to a renewed escalation in tensions.