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Iran signals no flexibility on nuclear program amid strait tensions
A senior Iranian official has ruled out any concessions on Tehran's nuclear activities, even if Washington were to accept proposals for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The statement underscores the hardening positions between Iran and the United States over the strategic waterway and nuclear negotiations.
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Iran will maintain an uncompromising stance on its nuclear program regardless of developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks made by a high-ranking Iranian official at the United Nations on Friday.
The official told Reuters that Tehran's nuclear activities remain non-negotiable, even if the United States were to accept Iranian proposals for reopening the critical shipping lane. Those proposals reportedly include measures such as the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-third of the world's seaborne oil passes, has become an increasingly contentious flashpoint between Tehran and Washington. Iran's assertion that its nuclear program lies outside the scope of negotiations signals the persistence of fundamental divisions between the two countries on multiple fronts.
The statement reflects Tehran's determination to pursue what it views as its legitimate nuclear interests while addressing regional security concerns linked to maritime access. Analysts suggest the rigid posture indicates limited room for diplomatic breakthrough in the near term, despite international efforts to mediate tensions in the Persian Gulf region.