Iran Rejects US Negotiations Over Unmet Nuclear Deal Provisions

Iran will refuse to engage in direct negotiations with the United States until specific provisions of the 2015 nuclear memorandum of understanding (MoU) are met, according to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and a key figure in the country’s negotiating framework. Preconditions for Diplomatic Engagement The announcement establishes a rigid stance regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly referred to as the nuclear deal. Ghalibaf stated that Tehran requires the full implementation of established agreements before returning to the bargaining table. This demand centers on the removal of primary economic sanctions that have impacted Iran's energy and financial sectors since the US withdrawal from the pact in 2018. The statement follows a period of protracted diplomatic stagnation. Iran has consistently maintained that any future dialogue must be predicated on "action for action," where Washington provides verifiable evidence of sanctions relief in exchange for Iran rolling back its intensified uranium enrichment activities. Regional and Economic Implications The decision to halt talks impacts regional stability and global energy…