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Iran rejects indefinite halt to uranium enrichment citing international law

Apr 17, 2026 07:51 PM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear program, uranium enrichment, diplomatic statement, Iran, international law

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A senior Iranian official stated that Tehran did not agree to an indefinite suspension of uranium enrichment, asserting that Iran will not accept being treated as an exception to international law. This diplomatic stance reinforces Iran's commitment to maintaining its nuclear program capabilities, a central friction point in the broader Iran-Israel strategic competition. The statement signals continued resistance to external pressure regarding nuclear restrictions, potentially complicating future diplomatic negotiations.

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Iran says it did not agree to halt uranium enrichment indefinitely A senior Iranian official said Iran did not agree to halt uranium enrichment indefinitely and “will not accept being an exception to international law,”  CNN reported.  “The issue of enrichment remains one of the most pr...

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Stated it did not agree to halt uranium enrichment indefinitely and will not accept being an exception to international law.

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