Iran Says It's Ready To Address US Concerns But Not Negotiate Nuclear Enrichment

Tehran is ready to ease US concerns over its nuclear activities but scrapping uranium enrichment is off the table, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said as the two sides prepare for a second round of talks this weekend over Iran's nuclear program. Araqchi’s comments came in response to a statement by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on April 15 saying Iran “must stop and eliminate its nuclear enrichment and weaponization program.” “We applaud Special Envoy Witkoff's statement,” wrote Mark Wallace, chief executive of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a US-based nonprofit, after Witkoff changed his tone. “It is clear under the Trump Doctrine that Iran must verifiably dismantle its nuclear program or the US and Israel will do so,” said Wallace, a former US diplomat.