Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 11, 2026 at 06:28 PM

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Iranian officials have stated that their missile programme is non-negotiable, indicating a potential sticking point in negotiations with the United States. Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, made this statement during an event marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The US has pushed for talks on both nuclear issues and regional alliances, including ballistic missile programmes, which Iran wants to focus solely on. A round of mediated talks between the two countries last week failed to yield a breakthrough. Washington is weighing another round of talks, with no date announced, as President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals on the negotiations. The US president has threatened military action if Iran does not meet US demands.

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