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Iran Denies Nuclear Ambitions Amid Misrepresentation Claims

3/5/2026

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Takht-Ravanchi said a Trump administration official misrepresented reasons behind the war with Iran.
He added Iran had neither received nor sent messages after failed negotiations in February.
Takht-Ravanchi disputed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's claim that Iran had enough enriched uranium for 11 bombs, saying the figure arose from a misinterpretation.
He stated Iran did not intend to pursue nuclear weapons, countering Witkoff's negotiating stance.

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Takht-Ravanchi said a Trump administration official misrepresented reasons behind the war with Iran.
He added Iran had neither received nor sent messages after failed negotiations in February.
Takht-Ravanchi disputed Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's claim that Iran had enough enriched uranium for 11 bombs, saying the figure arose from a misinterpretation.
He stated Iran did not intend to pursue nuclear weapons, countering Witkoff's negotiating stance.