On the eve of a new round of talks in Geneva between Iran and the United States, the spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission made it clear that uranium enrichment is not up for negotiation. In remarks to local media, he stated that Tehran does not intend to halt or abandon enrichment activities, nor will it allow its nuclear stockpiles to be removed from the country.

These statements demonstrate that, far from signaling a change of course, Iran’s institutional apparatus remains firm in its nuclear posture. Even within the framework of diplomatic negotiations, Parliament is setting clear boundaries that the negotiating team is not expected to........

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