Iran refuses to dismantle nuclear facilities, seeks shorter enrichment freeze

Iran has refused to dismantle its nuclear facilities, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal and reported by TASS. Tehran indicated willingness to suspend uranium enrichment, but rejected the US demand for a 20-year freeze.

The position represents a narrowing of negotiating ground on nuclear issues. The development complicates efforts to resolve the broader Iran conflict through diplomacy and raises the stakes for European nations managing sanctions and energy relationships with Tehran.