Iran rejects temporary suspension of uranium enrichment amid nuclear deal talks – Middle East Monitor

Iran yesterday ruled out suspending uranium enrichment as part of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear agreement with the United States.

Western countries, led by the United States and Israel, suspect that Tehran is seeking to acquire a nuclear weapon, despite its repeated denials.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been leading the American negotiating team since 12 April, said the US “cannot allow Iran even 1 per cent of its enrichment…