Overview

• Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s rejection of nuclear arms in a televised speech, saying such weapons are “inacceptable” in alignment with US non-proliferation policy.
• The fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome on May 23 under Omani mediation ended without progress on Iran’s right to enrich uranium.
• Iran continues to enrich uranium to 60%, the highest level among non-nuclear-weapon states, according to the IAEA.
• US President Donald Trump said Friday that Tehran “cannot have nuclear weapons” and suggested the two sides were nearing an agreement despite lingering skepticism in Tehran.
• Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, said Tehran could host US IAEA inspectors if their demands are addressed in a new deal.