Despite continuing talks aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis, Iran and the United States remain far apart on major issues. In a recent statement to Iran’s parliamentary national security commission, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reaffirmed that Iran will not relinquish its right to enrich uranium. This stance has become a major obstacle, as the U.S. proposal requires Iran to halt uranium enrichment for the next two decades, a condition Tehran has rejected as excessively long.

Iran has also demanded that the U.S. guarantee an end to conflicts across all fronts, including Lebanon, before any nuclear discussions proceed. Washington has refused, saying such assurances depend on progress in the talks. The two sides remain deadlocked over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran calling for the removal of U.S. blockades and the U.S. insisting that Iran must first ensure full freedom of navigation.

Additionally, Iran has demanded compensation for war damages, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Gulf region, and the lifting of all sanctions related to its nuclear program, human rights, and alleged terrorism financing. The U.S. has rejected these demands.