Tehran will not accept US demands that it reverse an acceleration of its nuclear program before Washington lifts sanctions, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday.
The demand “is not practical and will not happen”, he said at a joint news conference in Istanbul with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
The new administration of US President Joe Biden has said Tehran must resume compliance with curbs on its nuclear activity under the world powers’ 2015 deal before it can rejoin the pact.
Iran breached the terms of the accord in a step-by-step response to the decision by Biden’s predecessor Donald Trump to abandon the deal in 2018 and reimpose sanctions on Tehran.
Earlier this month, Iran resumed enriching uranium to 20% at its underground Fordow nuclear plant — a level it achieved before the accord.
However, Iran has said it can quickly reverse those violations if US sanctions are removed.
Iran says it will not reverse nuclear steps before US sanctions are lifted
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Iran says it will not reverse nuclear steps before US sanctions are lifted
- Zarif said the demand “is not practical and will not happen”
- Iran resumed enriching uranium to 20% at its underground Fordow nuclear plant
Syria, Russia discuss cooperation on railway development
- Talks assessed the condition of Syria's railway lines, estimated costs of rehabilitation, and technical requirements
- Proposals explored for joint projects, financing options, and a plan to connect the railway network with Tartous Port
LONDON: Syrian and Russian officials discussed the possibility of Moscow assisting in the development of Syria’s railway network as part of a collaborative effort to modernize the country’s transport infrastructure.
Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr on Thursday in Damascus had talks with Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin, and Igor Levitin, an adviser to the Russian president and former transport minister.
The talks assessed the condition of Syria’s railway lines, the damage caused by the war, the estimated costs of rehabilitation, and technical requirements, including signaling, communications, and locomotive systems, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency.
The two parties also discussed collaboration in maintenance, locomotive overhauls, and the potential supply of new locomotives. They explored proposals for joint projects, financing options, and a plan to connect the railway network with Tartous Port and phosphate mines to enhance logistics.
The meeting emphasized training local specialists through programs and scholarships at Russian universities to enhance Syrian-Russian cooperation in transport, SANA added.
