12:47⇢Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Without Enrichment Guarantee
⌨The newspapers report on Iran's Foreign Minister Araqchi firmly rejecting any nuclear agreement that doesn't guarantee Iran's uranium enrichment rights, stating "no deal will be signed without Iran's right to enrichment" (Al-Alam, Tasnim News, ISNA). Iranian officials emphasize they will not abandon domestic enrichment capabilities and demand effective sanctions relief before any agreement with America (BBC Persian, Tasnim News English). Multiple sources indicate Iran is preparing its response to America's nuclear proposal, with Araqchi promising a "suitable response soon" while maintaining that receiving a text doesn't mean accepting it (BBC Persian, ISNA, Kayhan London). The diplomatic exchanges occur as Iran's Foreign Minister meets with Egypt's counterpart and IAEA Director General Grossi in Cairo, discussing expanded trade relations and nuclear matters (Mehr News, Radio Farda). Reuters reports Iran appears close to rejecting America's proposal entirely (Kayhan London).