Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday in Tehran that Iran will never abandon uranium enrichment in talks with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran is not afraid of US war threats, even with the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. Araghchi said Iran has little trust in Washington’s intentions and doubts whether the US is serious about negotiations.

He added that Iran is maintaining regular consultations with China and Russia, describing them as strategic partners in nuclear matters. The minister reiterated that no one has the right to dictate Iran’s behavior and that enrichment will continue even under the threat of war. Following a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel last June, the US and Iran resumed talks in Oman last Friday, with Tehran seeking the lifting of US economic sanctions.

Western countries and Israel have accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim repeatedly denied by Tehran. Araghchi said Iran’s nuclear program is meant to assert independence from major powers, not to build bombs. He also rejected expanding the talks to include Iran’s missile program or regional activities.