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Iran Asserts Nuclear Rights Amid Renewed U.S. Threats

2/20/2026

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Summary

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Mohammad Eslami, Iran's atomic energy chief, said no nation can deny Tehran's right to nuclear enrichment and that Iran's program complies with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations.
His remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats after talks in Geneva.
The Geneva talks, mediated by Oman, were the first engagement since talks broke down during the Iran-Israel conflict last June.

History

Historical Context

The Iran Nuclear Agreement, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was finalized on July 14, 2015, between Iran and the P5+1 nations to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Tensions escalated after the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, highlighting ongoing disputes over Iran's nuclear rights and regional stability, which continue to challenge international diplomacy.

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Story summary

Mohammad Eslami, Iran's atomic energy chief, said no nation can deny Tehran's right to nuclear enrichment and that Iran's program complies with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations.
His remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats after talks in Geneva.
The Geneva talks, mediated by Oman, were the first engagement since talks broke down during the Iran-Israel conflict last June.

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