No deal limiting uranium enrichment, Iran's FM says

(JNS) — The Islamic Republic will reject any nuclear agreement that aims to curb its “peaceful activities,” Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday, referring to its uranium enrichment efforts, while demanding assurances from the United States that sanctions will be lifted.

“Iran has a peaceful nuclear programme. … we are prepared to provide this assurance to any party or entity,” AFP quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying.

Uranium enrichment remains a major issue in negotiations with the United States that have been ongoing since April, with Tehran insisting on its right to a...