Iran rejects talks on enriched uranium amid US pressure

Iran has rejected any talks on its enriched uranium stockpile. It says the issue is not part of ongoing negotiations

Iran has rejected any talks on its enriched uranium stockpile. It says the issue is not part of ongoing negotiations with the United States.

A senior Iranian security official, Ali Bagheri Kani, reiterated this position during a conference in Moscow. He said Iran’s enriched uranium is a sovereign matter and not open for discussion.

The statement comes amid renewed pressure from the United States. President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran transfer its uranium stockpile to the US for destruction or eliminate it under agreed terms.

Iran has dismissed these demands. Officials say the country’s nuclear programme is peaceful and operates under the rules of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

They also argue that repeated negotiations over the issue have already failed in the past. Tehran says there is no benefit in reopening the same disputes again.

Iranian officials further stated that discussing details of its 400-kilogram highly enriched uranium stockpile is unnecessary at this stage. They say the matter is already clear under international guidelines.

Separately, Iranian intelligence authorities said Iran is facing what they describe as a “soft war”. They claim hostile countries are using cyberattacks, economic pressure, and disinformation campaigns instead of direct military action.

They warned that any espionage or separatist activity inside Iran will be dealt with strictly.

An official from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the chance of a new war with the United States is low. However, he added that Iran’s armed forces remain fully prepared for any threat.

Meanwhile, regional tensions have increased after reports from South Korea. An investigation suggested that an earlier attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz may have involved Iranian-made missile components.

South Korean authorities said the vessel was struck twice, with one explosion causing serious damage. They said they would summon the Iranian ambassador to present the findings and issue a protest.

Iran has denied any involvement in the incident.

The situation remains tense as diplomatic contacts continue behind the scenes. Nuclear issues, regional security, and maritime safety remain key points of concern between Iran, the United States, and other international actors.