Iran defies Trump and US pressure over uranium enrichment

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Iran defies Trump and US pressure over uranium enrichment

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that Iran will not halt uranium enrichment despite pressure from the United States, including the threat of military action. Speaking at a forum in Tehran, Araghchi expressed distrust of Washington and questioned the seriousness of renewed negotiations. He emphasized Iran's right to enrich uranium and asserted that the U.S. military presence in the region, including the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, would not intimidate them. The U.S. and Iran recently reopened negotiations in Oman on Friday, marking the first talks in years.

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US Navy 30% Arabian Sea 40% Middle East 40% Oman 50% Tehran 60% Washington ×270% USS Abraham Lincoln ×275% Abbas Araghchi ×390% United States ×490% Iran ×495%

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