Iran says recent discussions with the United States do not include commitments on its nuclear programme, countering a claim by US officials about progress reached during talks in Switzerland. Iran’s position is that the meetings did not cover nuclear issues or result in any new binding understanding. The US, according to the reporting, cites developments related to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections, describing progress on monitoring and verification steps. In parallel, the United States grants temporary sanctions relief tied to Iranian oil exports, a move presented as linked to the inspection process and broader diplomatic efforts. The two sides therefore present competing characterisations of what the talks achieved: Iran emphasizes the absence of nuclear commitments, while the US highlights inspection progress and the provision of limited, temporary economic relief. The dispute centres on the scope and substance of the Switzerland meetings, with the nuclear programme remaining a key point of contention.
Iran rejects claims of new nuclear commitments amid US-Iran talks and IAEA updates
Iran says recent discussions with the United States do not include commitments on its nuclear programme, countering a claim by US officials about progress reached during talks in Switzerland. Iran’s p...
- Iran says discussions with the US did not address its nuclear programme and made no new nuclear commitments.
- The US characterizes the Switzerland talks as involving progress, including nuclear-related verification steps.
- The US cites progress on IAEA inspections as part of its case for movement in the process.
- The United States provides temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports.
- The reports indicate disagreement between Iran and the US over the scope of what was agreed in talks.
Tehran says discussions with Washington did not cover its nuclear programme, even as the US cites progress on IAEA inspections and grants temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports.
2 months agoTehran says discussions with Washington did not cover its nuclear programme, even as the US cites progress on IAEA inspections and grants temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports.
2 months ago
Marijuana firms prepare IPOs as NYSE and Nasdaq compete for listings
Marijuana-related companies are preparing for initial public offerings, with exchanges including the NYSE and Nasdaq see...
Dua Lipa shares behind-the-scenes photos from her Vogue Italia shoot
Pop singer Dua Lipa posts behind-the-scenes images from a Vogue Italia photoshoot. The outlet reports that she changes i...
Three men arrested in Virginia child exploitation sting released on bond, DHS says
Three men arrested in a child exploitation sting in Fairfax County, Virginia, are released on bond, according to the U.S...