Washington 23 December 2025

23 December 2025

Iran’s UN ambassador told the Security Council: “We appreciate any fair and meaningful negotiation [with the U.S.], but insisting on zero enrichment policy, it is contrary to our rights as a member of the NPT, and it means that they are not pursuing the fair negotiation. They want to dictate their predetermined intention on Iran. Iran will not bow down to any pressure and intimidation”. A U.S. diplomat said that Washington remained “available for formal talks with Iran, but only if Tehran is prepared for direct and meaningful dialogue… There can be no enrichment inside of Iran, and that remains our principle.”