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

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 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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Trump threatened military action if Iran does not meet US demands.

factual — US President Donald Trump100% confidence

Iran wants the talks to focus exclusively on nuclear issues.

factual — Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem100% confidence

US and Iranian officials held mediated talks last week in Oman.

factual — Al Jazeera100% confidence

The Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable.

quote — Ali Shamkhani100% confidence

Iran is unwilling to compromise on its missile capabilities.

quote — Ali Shamkhani, adviser to Iran’s supreme leader100% confidence

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Netanyahu ×230% Islamic Revolution 30% Oman 40% Ali Hashem ×240% Israel 40% Islamic Republic 50% Ali Shamkhani 60% Tehran ×260% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×680% Iran ×990%

Keywords

iran 100% missile programme 90% negotiations 80% united states 80% ballistic missiles 70% nuclear issues 70% talks 60% donald trump 50% military action 40%