Iran Signals Willingness to Negotiate on Nuclear Programme Amid Ongoing Tensions

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Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site, citing damage to its facilities from recent attacks. The declaration comes as international pressure mounts over Tehran's nuclear programme, with the US and Israel accusing Iran of pursuing a nuclear weapons capability. Araghchi's comments, made during a summit attended by international journalists, appeared to be an attempt to reassure the West that Iran remains open to negotiations. He emphasized that Iran's nuclear programme is peaceful and that the country has the right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. However, the situation remains tense, with Iran facing threats over accessing its bombed enrichment sites. The head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran, Mohammad Eslami, expressed concerns that the country's security situation has not improved since the attacks, and that it continues to face the risk of further airstrikes. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, and European nations have reimposed UN sanctions in response. The International Atomic Energy Agency is set to meet this week to discuss a new resolution targeting Iran over its failure to cooperate fully with the agency. Despite the challenges, Araghchi left the door open for further negotiations with the US, suggesting that Iran is willing to engage in talks if the US is willing to adopt a more flexible approach. However, he also emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its rights under international law, including its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.