- By Shubham Bajpai
- Wed, 13 May 2026 09:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Iran has made a major disclosure about its nuclear program, saying that it currently does not have physical control over uranium enriched up to 60 per cent.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and key member of the negotiating team to Islamabad, Kazem Gharibabadi, claimed that the enriched uranium is present in underground nuclear sites that were bombed during the recent war.
Hitting out at the United States, Gharibabadi said that Tehran wanted to negotiate, but it only wants to impose its conditions.
Iran's deputy foreign minister said, "Iran was ready to discuss all issues, but this requires genuine dialogue. The US does not want dialogue; it only wants to impose its conditions."
The deputy Foreign Minister acknowledged that both sides did address three aspects during negotiations: the possible transfer of Iranian enriched uranium, the dilution of its enrichment levels, and the conversion of material into fuel rods.
However, according to Garibabadi, the US wanted the uranium transfer for itself only and stipulated a suspension of enrichment activities for 20 years. These demands were outrightly rejected by Tehran.
"We cannot deprive our nation," Gharibabadi said. Gharibabadi questioned the logic of transferring material to Washington, asking, "Transferring to the United States - why?"
"The US waged a war, could not achieve its goals and is now looking for concessions from Iran," he said. He described the American approach as "dictation, not negotiation".
Not all but more Indian vessels will be allowed
Gharibabad also addressed India's energy security concern, calling New Delhi a friend. He said, "For India, a friendly country, we have allowed [the passage of] 11 vessels. We are working to allow some more vessels. Not all vessels will be allowed. We welcome India's help".