Araghchi Says 60% Enriched Uranium Reserves Buried and Unrecoverable

The report further noted that concerning 60% enriched uranium reserves, Araghchi clarified that these reserves are buried under rubble and there is no real way to retrieve them.

Axios added that, according to an informed source, the talks between the three European foreign ministers and Araghchi yielded no progress, and the Iranian foreign minister presented no new proposals or ideas to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

The report continued: The meeting began in a confrontational tone, and at the outset, Iran’s foreign minister made sharp remarks regarding whether the three European countries have the right to activate the snapback sanctions mechanism. Following the response of the European countries, Araghchi showed a slight openness toward extending the snapback but emphasized that the decision rests with the United Nations Security Council, not Iran.

Araghchi did not demonstrate genuine interest in reaching an agreement and merely suggested holding a meeting between his deputies and the political directors of the three European countries.

Regarding the 60% enriched uranium reserves, Araghchi clarified that they are buried under rubble and there is currently no real way to retrieve them.

The Iranian foreign minister showed no willingness to resume negotiations with the United States, stating that it is Washington that is not interested in negotiating. Araghchi also stated that Iran cooperates with the International Atomic Energy Agency and gave no indication that Iran might grant access to UN inspectors.

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