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Iran Rejects US Nuclear Proposal, Insists on Uranium Enrichment

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei denounces US nuclear deal proposal, insisting on uranium enrichment and national independence amid stalled negotiations.


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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected a new US nuclear deal proposal, which demands a halt to uranium enrichment. Khamenei criticized the US for attempting to undermine Iran's nuclear independence, stating that the proposal is against Iran's interests. Despite reports of the US offering to invest in Iran's civilian nuclear program, Khamenei emphasized that uranium enrichment is essential for Iran's nuclear capabilities. Tensions remain high as negotiations stall, with President Trump reiterating that no uranium enrichment will be allowed under any agreement. Iran's stockpile of weapons-grade uranium continues to grow, raising concerns over its nuclear ambitions.

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The articles convey a negative sentiment towards US-Iran nuclear negotiations, emphasizing Iran's rejection of US proposals.

Iranian officials criticize the US nuclear proposal as incoherent, reflecting frustration and skepticism about future talks.

The overall tone indicates rising tensions and a commitment from Iran to continue uranium enrichment despite external pressures.

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Iran on brink of rejecting US proposal on nuclear programme
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"…Iran is likely to temper its response to the US plans so that further talks are possible."

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks, but does not reject idea of a deal
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"…Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, though he stopped short of entirely rejecting the idea of agreement with Washington."

Khamenei rejects core tenets of US proposal for nuclear deal with Iran
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"…Khamenei asserted that the “current nuclear talks that are being mediated by Oman” undercut his nation’s self-sufficiency and autonomy."

Khamenei Taunts Trump: ‘Cannot Do A Damn Thing’ About Iran’s Nuclear Program
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"…Khamenei spoke at the mausoleum of Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on the 36th anniversary of his death."

Will Iran take the nuclear win?
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"…The conversation has been whittled down to Trump’s team talking to Khamenei’s team about narrow interests, while everyone else has conveniently been forgotten."

Trump Says Iran Not Allowed Any Uranium Enrichment
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"…The negotiations have been framed by Trump as both countries’ best chance to avoid direct military conflict over Iran’s nuclear program."

Trump Says Iran Not Allowed Any Uranium Enrichment
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"…The negotiations have been framed by Trump as both countries’ best chance to avoid direct military conflict over Iran’s nuclear program."

Report: US Nuclear Deal Lets Iran Keep Enriching Uranium
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"…Iran is poised to reject the proposal, dismissing it as a 'nonstarter' that fails to address Tehran's interests or soften Washington's stance on uranium enrichment."

Iran Rejects US Nuclear Deal, Vows To Continue Uranium Enrichment
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"…Iran rejected a U.S.-proposed nuclear deal Wednesday, vowing to continue enriching uranium while negotiations appear to be stalling after five rounds of talks."

US Will Reportedly Let Iran Enrich Uranium In Major Nuclear Deal Concession
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"…The U.S. will reportedly allow Iran to enrich civilian-grade uranium in a proposed nuclear deal, marking a major concession from American negotiators, sources told Axios on Monday."

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