Araqchi: Uranium issue has reached a deadlock..

New Delhi – In decisive statements made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a press conference in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Friday (May 15, 2026), he revealed for the first time that the nuclear file has reached a critical stage in negotiations with Washington, confirming a "deadlock" in this regard.

Key highlights from the Foreign Minister's statements:

Agreement with Washington on postponement:

Araqchi stated that the issue of the enriched uranium stockpile has reached a deadlock due to its extreme technical and political complexities, explaining: "We reached a conclusion with the Americans that since we have hit a deadlock on this specific matter, it is best to postpone its review to later stages of the negotiations."

Meeting with Putin and the Russian proposal:

The head of Iranian diplomacy referred to his recent meetings in Moscow, confirming that he discussed the fate of Iran's uranium during a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Araqchi expressed appreciation for the Russian proposals, while emphasizing that the final decision on this matter must be made within the context of comprehensive negotiations.

Criticism of Trump's contradictory stances:

Referring to Tehran receiving messages regarding Washington's desire for dialogue, Araqchi criticized the lack of stability in US positions, saying: "Contradictory messages from the United States create complications; their officials' tweets today differ from yesterday. The Islamic Republic absolutely does not trust the United States, and everything must be clarified precisely before any agreement."

Denial of immediate removal of uranium:

The Minister also clarified that the issue of removing uranium from Iranian territory is not on the agenda at the current time, stressing that Iran continues to adhere to its principled positions.

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