Iran has once again reiterated that it will not transfer the uranium, main sticking point of the war- to the United States. Speaking to the media on Monday (April 20) Esmail Baghaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that &nbsp;"anything that counts as Iran’s assets matters just as much" and "transferring uranium has never been on the table."&nbsp;"Just as the lives of Iranians are valuable and sacred to us, anything that counts as Iran’s assets matters just as much, and we have to work to protect and preserve it," said Baghaei responding to question on Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.&nbsp;"The Americans talked about transferring it (the uranium) to the United States and things like that. I made it clear in my previous interview that transferring it has never been on the table as an option for us," he added.<h2>No plans for peace talks, says Iran</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tehran said it has "no plans for the next round" of peace talks as the US sends a delegation to Pakistan headed by Vice-President JD Vance. The statement by Iran comes just a day after reports in the media claimed that second round of talks between US and Iran is going to be held in Pakistan soon.<h2>Trump blames Iran's "nuclear ambitions" for failed talks</h2>&nbsp;United States President has blamed the failed talks with Iran held in Pakistan last week on two primary reasons. One, he said that Iran is not willing to give up its "nuclear ambitions" and secondly, Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as promised and laid mines in the waters, effectively making the passage of ships impossible, said the US president.&nbsp;In fact Trump announced a sweeping naval move following the failure of talks in Islamabad.&nbsp;“Effective immediately, the United States Navy… will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” he said, adding that “at some point, we will reach an ‘all being allowed to go in, all being allowed to go out’ basis.”&nbsp;

Tehran said it has no plans for the next round of peace talks as the US sends a delegation to Pakistan headed by Vice-President JD Vance.

Iran has once again reiterated that it will not transfer the uranium, main sticking point of the war- to the United States. Speaking to the media on Monday (April 20) Esmail Baghaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that "anything that counts as Iran’s assets matters just as much" and "transferring uranium has never been on the table." "Just as the lives of Iranians are valuable and sacred to us, anything that counts as Iran’s assets matters just as much, and we have to work to protect and preserve it," said Baghaei responding to question on Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. "The Americans talked about transferring it (the uranium) to the United States and things like that. I made it clear in my previous interview that transferring it has never been on the table as an option for us," he added. No plans for peace talks, says Iran Meanwhile, Tehran said it has "no plans for the next round" of peace talks as the US sends a delegation to Pakistan headed by Vice-President JD Vance. The statement by Iran comes just a day after reports in the media claimed that second round of talks between US and Iran is going to be held in Pakistan soon. Trump blames Iran's "nuclear ambitions" for failed talks United States President has blamed the failed talks with Iran held in Pakistan last week on two primary reasons. One, he said that Iran is not willing to give up its "nuclear ambitions" and secondly, Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as promised and laid mines in the waters, effectively making the passage of ships impossible, said the US president. In fact Trump announced a sweeping naval move following the failure of talks in Islamabad. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy… will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” he said, adding that “at some point, we will reach an ‘all being allowed to go in, all being allowed to go out’ basis.”

Tehran said it has "no plans for the next round" of peace talks as the US sends a delegation to Pakistan headed by Vice-President JD Vance.

Iran remains defiant, says 'transferring uranium has never been on the table'

US President Donald Trump on Monday (April 6) claimed that all of Iran could be "taken out" on Tuesday after the expiry of a deadline he laid out to open the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway through which 20 per cent of global oil transits. Trump asserted that the deadline he has set to make a deal is final and is "unlikely" to be extended.&nbsp;The US leadership, including Trump, appears to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach, as earlier he described a 45-day ceasefire proposal in the Iran war as a "very significant step" but "not good enough" while also articulating the goal of the conflict in one line for the first time: "Tehran can't have nuclear weapons."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said "Iran has a choice," adding that it should "choose wisely" and that "this president does not play around." Trump, while declining to speak directly about ceasefire talks, said he had "willing participants on the other side" who "really want to make a deal."&nbsp;He reiterated his threat, saying: "They just don't want to say 'uncle.' They don't want to cry, as the expression goes, ‘uncle’, but they will. And if they don't, they'll have no bridges. They'll have no power plants. They'll have nothing."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-iran-can-t-have-nuclear-weapon-trump-calls-ceasefire-proposal-a-significant-step-1775491429210">‘Iran can’t have nuclear weapon’: Trump calls ceasefire proposal a ‘significant step’</a>&nbsp;Trump also urged Iranians to rise against their regime, warning that "the consequences are strong." He noted that some 45,000 people had been killed for protesting, reiterated that "we can't have Iran having a nuclear weapon," and claimed the country had undergone regime change, with the new leadership being "much less radical," while stressing that regime change was not the original goal of the conflict.&nbsp;His remarks came after Iran formally rejected the US ceasefire proposal, conveying its response via Pakistan, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. Tehran instead stressed the need for a "permanent end to the war" rather than a temporary truce, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei asserting that "negotiation is in no way compatible with ultimatums, with crimes, or with the threat of committing war crimes."&nbsp;Iran's response outlined a 10-clause framework that includes an end to conflicts across the region, guarantees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and commitments toward reconstruction.

The US leadership, including Trump, appears to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach, as earlier he described a 45-day ceasefire proposal in the Iran war as a "very significant step" but "not good enough."

US President Donald Trump on Monday (April 6) claimed that all of Iran could be "taken out" on Tuesday after the expiry of a deadline he laid out to open the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway through which 20 per cent of global oil transits. Trump asserted that the deadline he has set to make a deal is final and is "unlikely" to be extended. The US leadership, including Trump, appears to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach, as earlier he described a 45-day ceasefire proposal in the Iran war as a "very significant step" but "not good enough" while also articulating the goal of the conflict in one line for the first time: "Tehran can't have nuclear weapons." Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said "Iran has a choice," adding that it should "choose wisely" and that "this president does not play around." Trump, while declining to speak directly about ceasefire talks, said he had "willing participants on the other side" who "really want to make a deal." He reiterated his threat, saying: "They just don't want to say 'uncle.' They don't want to cry, as the expression goes, ‘uncle’, but they will. And if they don't, they'll have no bridges. They'll have no power plants. They'll have nothing." Also Read: ‘Iran can’t have nuclear weapon’: Trump calls ceasefire proposal a ‘significant step’ Trump also urged Iranians to rise against their regime, warning that "the consequences are strong." He noted that some 45,000 people had been killed for protesting, reiterated that "we can't have Iran having a nuclear weapon," and claimed the country had undergone regime change, with the new leadership being "much less radical," while stressing that regime change was not the original goal of the conflict. His remarks came after Iran formally rejected the US ceasefire proposal, conveying its response via Pakistan, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. Tehran instead stressed the need for a "permanent end to the war" rather than a temporary truce, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei asserting that "negotiation is in no way compatible with ultimatums, with crimes, or with the threat of committing war crimes." Iran's response outlined a 10-clause framework that includes an end to conflicts across the region, guarantees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and commitments toward reconstruction.

The US leadership, including Trump, appears to adopt a carrot-and-stick approach, as earlier he described a 45-day ceasefire proposal in the Iran war as a "very significant step" but "not good enough."

‘Entire Iran could be taken out Tuesday’: Trump says ‘they want to make a deal’

Iran on Monday (April 6) &nbsp;rejected the United States’ 15-point proposal to end the war, calling it “extremely ambitious”, “unusual” and “illogical”. Rejecting the temporary truce or ceasefire proposal conveyed through intermediaries, Iran vouched for a “permanent end to war.” &nbsp; Interestingly, it laid down a 10-clause framework that goes beyond an immediate ceasefire.&nbsp;Iran is not only asking the war to end within its borders but also in Lebanon and Gaza. It is also seeking firm guarantees that the conflict will not restart. Notably, it has sought recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to regulate traffic and collect tolls from ships passing through the route and reconstruction of its damaged infrastructure, according to the 10-clause framework it has laid down for talks.<h2>Tehran rejects US' proposal</h2>&nbsp;This come after Tehran rejected the United States’ 15-point proposal to end the war, calling it “extremely ambitious”, “unusual” and “illogical”. The Foreign Ministry in a statement on Monday (April 3) said Iran has finalised its formal response to mediated proposals and will release the details when necessary.&nbsp;"The US 15-point proposal is excessively demanding. We have compiled and formalised our own set of demands. The possibility that the “pilot rescue in Isfahan” was a deceptive operation aimed at seizing Iran’s enriched uranium cannot be ignored," read the statement released by Iran's Foreign Ministry.&nbsp;"A ceasefire risks becoming an opportunity for the opposing side to regroup and continue its actions. Talks with Oman are focused on establishing a protocol to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz," it further added. &nbsp;

Notably, Tehran has sought recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to regulate traffic in its set of 10 conditions laid out for the US and Israel.

Iran on Monday (April 6) rejected the United States’ 15-point proposal to end the war, calling it “extremely ambitious”, “unusual” and “illogical”. Rejecting the temporary truce or ceasefire proposal conveyed through intermediaries, Iran vouched for a “permanent end to war.” Interestingly, it laid down a 10-clause framework that goes beyond an immediate ceasefire. Iran is not only asking the war to end within its borders but also in Lebanon and Gaza. It is also seeking firm guarantees that the conflict will not restart. Notably, it has sought recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to regulate traffic and collect tolls from ships passing through the route and reconstruction of its damaged infrastructure, according to the 10-clause framework it has laid down for talks. Tehran rejects US' proposal This come after Tehran rejected the United States’ 15-point proposal to end the war, calling it “extremely ambitious”, “unusual” and “illogical”. The Foreign Ministry in a statement on Monday (April 3) said Iran has finalised its formal response to mediated proposals and will release the details when necessary. "The US 15-point proposal is excessively demanding. We have compiled and formalised our own set of demands. The possibility that the “pilot rescue in Isfahan” was a deceptive operation aimed at seizing Iran’s enriched uranium cannot be ignored," read the statement released by Iran's Foreign Ministry. "A ceasefire risks becoming an opportunity for the opposing side to regroup and continue its actions. Talks with Oman are focused on establishing a protocol to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz," it further added.

Notably, Tehran has sought recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to regulate traffic in its set of 10 conditions laid out for the US and Israel.

Will continue war: Iran sets 10 conditions for talks after rejecting US proposal

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