Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’
Iran’s chief negotiator has warned that the United States must accept Tehran’s latest proposal in the ongoing talks or risk what he called a “failure” of the entire diplomatic process. In comments reported on Tuesday, he said Washington has reached a decisive moment and that continued hesitation would only deepen the stalemate. The negotiator, speaking on behalf of Iran’s foreign ministry, accused the US of clinging to “excessive” and “maximalist” demands that had already undermined earlier rounds of negotiations. He insisted that Iran’s latest offer is a balanced framework that respects the country’s rights while creating a path to resolve disputes over sanctions and its nuclear programme. According to regional reports, the proposal is part of a broader package seeking relief from what Tehran describes as “illegal unilateral sanctions” in exchange for verifiable steps on nuclear and security issues. Iranian […]