{"id":120330,"date":"2026-05-18T10:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=120330"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:35:16","slug":"iran-rejects-us-nuclear-demands-as-tehran-refuses-to-link-war-negotiations-with-nuclear-commitments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/iran-rejects-us-nuclear-demands-as-tehran-refuses-to-link-war-negotiations-with-nuclear-commitments\/120330\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran rejects US nuclear demands as Tehran refuses to link war negotiations with nuclear commitments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fresh tensions emerged in ongoing diplomatic discussions after sources close to Iran\u2019s negotiation team strongly pushed back against US demands surrounding the nuclear issue and war related talks. Statements shared through Iran\u2019s Tasnim News Agency signaled that major disagreements still remain between both sides despite reports of changes in the latest American proposal.<\/p>\n

According to the source, Iran has once again insisted that it does not intend to develop nuclear weapons. The source described US accusations regarding Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions as \u201cpolitical excuses\u201d and \u201cdeception,\u201d claiming the issue is being used as leverage during broader negotiations.<\/p>\n

The latest comments come at a sensitive time as markets and geopolitical observers continue to monitor developments surrounding Middle East tensions, sanctions, and diplomatic efforts tied to regional stability.<\/p>\n

Iran says nuclear issue cannot be tied to ending the war<\/h2>\n

The source close to the Iranian negotiation team stated that the US is attempting to connect negotiations over ending the war with Iran\u2019s nuclear program. Iran reportedly rejected this approach completely and said it would \u201cnot agree under any circumstances\u201d to ending the conflict in exchange for nuclear related commitments.<\/p>\n

Iranian officials also argued that Washington\u2019s demands go against what they described as the \u201crights of the Iranian people.\u201d The statements suggest that Tehran continues to view the negotiations as heavily imbalanced despite ongoing diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n

The source further stressed that Iran\u2019s core positions remain unchanged and that the country will not compromise on what it considers its sovereign rights.<\/p>\n

Iran demands return of frozen assets amid ongoing tensions<\/h2>\n

Another key issue raised by the Iranian source involved frozen Iranian assets held abroad. Tehran reportedly demanded that these funds be returned to the Iranian people in a \u201cclear and\u201d effective manner, though the final part of the statement was not fully disclosed in the initial report.<\/p>\n

The issue of frozen assets has remained central to past negotiations between Iran and Western powers, especially in discussions involving sanctions relief and economic recovery.<\/p>\n

Iranian officials have repeatedly argued that sanctions and blocked funds have placed heavy economic pressure on ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n

Tehran says major differences with US still remain<\/h2>\n

Despite reports that the newest American document included some revisions, the Iranian source claimed that the \u201csubstantive differences\u201d between the two sides remain unresolved.<\/p>\n

The comments accused the US of acting with \u201cgreed\u201d and \u201clack of realism,\u201d signaling that diplomatic progress may still face significant obstacles in the coming days.<\/p>\n

Global markets are likely to continue reacting closely to any developments tied to Iran, US foreign policy, and Middle East negotiations, especially as energy prices and geopolitical risks remain highly sensitive to regional instability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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