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The idea that Iran would completely stop nuclear enrichment was dismissed during the recent US talks in Geneva, according to the diplomat, whom ISNA did not identify but described as familiar with the discussions
By Bloomberg February 21, 2026, 10: 35: 30 PM IST (Published)
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US officials have accepted Iran’s red line of continuing to enrich uranium, the semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency quoted one of the country’s diplomats as saying.
The idea that Iran would completely stop nuclear enrichment was dismissed during the recent US talks in Geneva, according to the diplomat, whom ISNA did not identify but described as familiar with the discussions. Instead, the official said negotiations are focused on the technical components of Tehran’s atomic program, such as the location, level and number of uranium centrifuges, ISNA reported.
The unnamed diplomat’s remarks echo comments Friday by Iranian Foreign Minister and chief negotiator Abbas Araghchi, who told MS Now that the US hasn’t asked for zero enrichment and that both sides are seeking a “fast deal.”
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