Iran affirmed that it will continue its peaceful nuclear program "within a reasonable and logical framework."In a statement Thursday, regarding the Iran-EU3 talks scheduled for Friday in Istanbul, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that enrichment in Iran will continue and that we will not abandon the rights of the Iranian people.Araqchi added that Iran is always, of course, ready to advance its peaceful nuclear program within a reasonable and logical framework.He added, "We have never failed to gain the trust of countries that sometimes express concerns.In return, Iran has made demands to respect its right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including enrichment."He said that the upcoming talks are a continuation of previous talks, saying, "Our positions are completely clear, and the world must know that there has been no change in our positions.We will vigorously defend the rights of the Iranian people in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, especially the issue of enrichment."Talks between Iran and three European countries (UK, Germany, and France) are scheduled to take place Friday morning in Istanbul.Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, "Iran has agreed to hold a new round of talks with representatives of the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement, at their request."Iran and the three European countries held a similar meeting in Istanbul on May 16
July 25, 2025 | 12:23 PM