Overview
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready for talks to address nuclear concerns but called U.S. demands unacceptable.
- Tehran ruled out direct negotiations with Washington and said any agreement must be reached through indirect channels.
- Iran stated it will not halt uranium enrichment for what it describes as peaceful purposes and will not negotiate over its missile program.
- Araghchi said roughly 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium remains buried under rubble at bombed facilities and has not been moved.
- Qatar said it is working with both sides to help restart talks following five unresolved rounds and strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June.