“There is a reason why only a few nations master the ability to fuel nuclear reactors. Apart from significant financial resources and political vision, it requires a solid industrial base and a technological-academic complex that can produce necessary human resources and know-how,” Araqchi said in a post on his X account on Wednesday.
“Iran has paid dearly for these capabilities, and there is no scenario in which we will give up on the patriots who made our dream come true,” he stated.
“To reiterate: No enrichment, no deal. No nuclear weapons, we have a deal,” Araqchi added.
The Iranian authorities have already made it clear that under no circumstances will Iran forgo its nuclear rights, including the right to enrichment for peaceful purposes.
Iran and the US have held five rounds of talks since April 12, mediated by Oman, with the purpose of reaching a deal on Iran’s nuclear program and the removal of sanctions on Tehran.