Iran foreign ministry insists on right to enrich uranium, says level negotiable

Iran’s foreign ministry said Wednesday that Tehran’s right to enrich uranium was “indisputable” although the level of enrichment is “negotiable.”

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In a weekly press briefing, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy could not be “taken away under pressure or through war.”

“Regarding the level and type of enrichment, we have always stated that this issue is negotiable. We have emphasized that Iran should be able to continue enrichment in accordance with its needs,” he added.

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