Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender". Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declared Sunday that the Islamic Republic's nuclear enrichment program "will never stop," asserting it as an "inalienable right" for "peaceful energy" under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.Speaking to CBS News, Iravani emphasized Iran's readiness for negotiations, but rejected what he termed "unconditional surrender."
"Unconditional surrender is not negotiation. It is dictating the policy toward us," Iravani stated. He added that while Tehran is prepared for dialogue, "after this aggression, it is not proper condition for a new round of the negotiation. "Iravani also addressed concerns regarding the safety of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi and the agency's inspectors, denying any threats from his government.
When pressed on calls for Grossi's arrest and execution, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed to a newspaper close to Iran's leader, Iravani affirmed he would condemn such actions. However, the Iranian envoy acknowledged that Iran's parliament has suspended cooperation with the IAEA. (Read More)
