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Iran Defies U.S. Pressure on Uranium Enrichment Rights

4/25/2025

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Iran stands firm on its uranium enrichment for a civil nuclear program, dismissing U.S. calls for exclusive reliance on imported fuel. As negotiations hit roadblocks, U.S. officials suggest a compromise allowing limited enrichment with stringent inspections. Iran's negotiator underscores their rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, intensifying worries over the nation's nuclear ambitions.

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Iran stands firm on its uranium enrichment for a civil nuclear program, dismissing U.S. calls for exclusive reliance on imported fuel. As negotiations hit roadblocks, U.S. officials suggest a compromise allowing limited enrichment with stringent inspections. Iran's negotiator underscores their rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, intensifying worries over the nation's nuclear ambitions.