Iran has established firm “red lines” ahead of this weekend’s critical nuclear negotiations with the United States, rejecting threats and what it calls “excessive demands” regarding its atomic program. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported Tehran’s conditions as both nations prepare for talks in Oman’s capital, Muscat.
Key Iranian demands include:
- No discussion of its ballistic missile program
- Rejection of threatening language from Washington
- Refusal to concede beyond existing nuclear agreements
The negotiations follow President Donald Trump’s February reinstatement of maximum pressure sanctions, including measures to cripple Iran’s oil exports and restrict missile development. While Omani officials will mediate initial discussions Saturday afternoon, Trump has insisted on direct bilateral talks—a format Iran historically resists.
Analysts note the Muscat meeting represents the first major diplomatic engagement since Trump returned to office, with Tehran seeking sanctions relief while Washington aims to permanently curb nuclear enrichment capabilities. The outcome could determine whether the long-standing adversaries avoid further military escalation in the volatile Persian Gulf region.
