US and Iran Differ Over Timing of Nuclear Talks

The United States and Iran differ over how to address Tehran’s nuclear programme in negotiations, with Iran seeking to leave the issue for later stages rather than the current phase.

The Iranian approach centres on sequencing: nuclear discussions would form part of subsequent rounds, not the talks now under consideration.

Tehran also sets a fundamental condition for the broader negotiating framework: it will not relinquish its nuclear programme. Its position therefore concerns both when the issue is discussed and the limits of any eventual agreement.

The difference leaves the nuclear programme as a point of disagreement over the scope and order of negotiations. No further details were provided on the American position or how the two approaches might be reconciled.