Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies transferring enriched uranium abroad

Ismail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that there is no plan or justification for transferring enriched nuclear materials out of the country. Speaking to Al Mayadeen, Baghaei noted that Iran has reduced the implementation period of its proposed plan from seven days to two days to demonstrate its seriousness and good faith in diplomatic efforts.

Baghaei criticized the United States for perceived confusion regarding which officials hold negotiating authority and accused Washington of shifting its demands due to domestic political considerations and the 2028 presidential election. He emphasized that Iran has presented its positions transparently through mediators, with communication continuing via direct meetings and telephone calls.

Regarding cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Baghaei reported that inspectors visited the Bushehr nuclear power plant approximately ten days ago for routine inspections. He clarified that these inspections were limited to the Bushehr plant and other facilities where conditions allowed. He further stated that the IAEA lacks protocols for inspecting damaged nuclear facilities and noted that U.S. threats against Iranian nuclear sites make such inspections unreasonable.