Iran has called on the United States to conduct discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program without Israeli influence. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the negotiation process is continuing and that regional countries are trying to help make it successful. He emphasized that Iran is ready to cooperate in the talks.

Larijani stated that the process should not be prolonged and that Iran’s missile program will not be part of the negotiations, arguing that including other issues could disrupt progress. He described the missile program as a domestic matter tied to national security and separate from the nuclear program. He also said the idea of reducing uranium enrichment to zero is not on the table, noting that Iran has already mastered the technology and uses enriched uranium for health research and medical purposes.

Larijani accused Israel of interfering in the talks and destabilizing the Middle East, asserting that Iran’s discussions are solely with the United States and not with Israel.