Iranian Nuclear Chief Rejects Enrichment Cessation and Uranium Transfer
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Iran's nuclear chief has explicitly stated that the country will not abandon uranium enrichment or surrender its stockpiles. This statement reinforces Tehran's hardline stance on its nuclear program, signaling a continued refusal to compromise on key demands likely to be part of any future diplomatic negotiations or sanctions relief discussions.
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Refused to abandon uranium enrichment or hand over uranium stockpiles.
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