Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Iran Says US Sending Mixed Messages on Nuclear Deal
Imagine Iran and the United States are trying to agree on rules for Iran's nuclear energy program.
Iran says it wants to make a peaceful deal, like agreeing on game rules that make everyone safe.
But Iran also says the U.S. is sending confusing messages about these rules through other people, making it hard to agree.
Iran insists its nuclear energy is only for peaceful power, not for making bombs, and they won't agree to rules that make them feel unsafe.
The U.S. and some other countries think Iran might be trying to build bombs with its nuclear program.
Iran rejected a big rule the U.S. wants about not using a certain type of nuclear material.
They are trying to talk, but it's difficult because of these mixed messages and different ideas about the rules.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated the U.S. is sending contradictory messages about nuclear talks through third countries.
Iran seeks a 'peaceful' nuclear agreement with the United States but will not compromise its national security.
Tehran reiterated its stance that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and it is not seeking nuclear bombs.
Iran rejected the U.S. demand to reduce uranium enrichment on its soil to zero.
The statement was made by Saeed Khatibzadeh at the 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate.
- Who
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh
- What
- Stated Iran desires a peaceful nuclear agreement with the U.S. but will not compromise national security, and accused the U.S. of sending contradictory messages regarding nuclear talks.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
- Why
- To convey Iran's position on nuclear negotiations, U.S. communication, and its commitment to a peaceful nuclear program.
Iran's Stance
U.S./Allies/Israel's Stance
Purpose of Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran's Stance
Iran insists its nuclear program is exclusively for peaceful purposes and is not seeking nuclear bombs, aiming to assure the world of this.
U.S./Allies/Israel's Stance
The United States, its European allies, and Israel accuse Iran of using its nuclear program as a cover for developing nuclear weapons.
Negotiations and Uranium Enrichment
Iran's Stance
Iran rejects the U.S. demand to cut uranium enrichment on its soil to zero, viewing it as a compromise to national security, and has rejected negotiations under threat.
U.S./Allies/Israel's Stance
The United States seeks to reduce Iran's uranium enrichment to zero to minimize weaponization risks.
Communication on Nuclear Talks
Iran's Stance
Iran claims the U.S. is sending contradictory messages about nuclear talks through third countries and accuses the U.S. of betraying diplomacy.
U.S./Allies/Israel's Stance
The U.S. has previously extended a 'hand of friendship and cooperation' and expressed readiness for a deal when Tehran is ready.
- Event
- 12th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
- Speaker
- Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister
- Date of Statement
- Tuesday
- Context of Dispute
- Decades-long dispute over Iran's nuclear program
- Iran's Position on Bombs
- Not seeking nuclear bombs
- US Position on Enrichment
- Wants enrichment on Iranian soil cut to zero