Iran Parliament Reaffirms Nuclear Plan |
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 cross.
Legislative Strategy Behind the Negotiations
The role of Parliament (Majlis) in this process is significant. The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission does not merely oversee the negotiations; it participates in defining the strategic parameters. The fact that a “proposal package” has been prepared ahead of the Geneva meeting suggests prior planning and institutional coordination.
While the executive branch has attempted to frame the talks as an avenue to ease sanctions, the parliamentary message points in a different direction: maintain the nuclear program while negotiating external conditions that are favorable to Iran.
Limited Talks, No Structural Concessions
Another key point is that, according to official statements, the Geneva discussions will not address Iran’s missile program or its regional policies. This confines the dialogue strictly to nuclear matters — and even there, within clearly defined red lines.
By insisting that enrichment will not be stopped and that nuclear reserves will remain on Iranian soil, Parliament is sending a clear signal: any agreement must recognize Iran’s right to continue developing its nuclear capabilities.
Continuity of the Nuclear Plan Despite Diplomatic Engagement
As diplomats prepare to meet in Geneva following an initial round of talks in Oman, domestic statements reinforce the idea that the nuclear program remains a central pillar of Iranian state strategy.
The official narrative operates on two parallel tracks: openness to dialogue on the one hand, and firm reaffirmation of enrichment rights on the other. This suggests that the negotiations do not represent a revision of Iran’s nuclear project, but rather an effort to manage it under reduced international pressure.
In short, beyond speculation about political shifts in Tehran, signals from Parliament indicate continuity in planning and defending Iran’s nuclear program. The Geneva talks appear less like a turning point and more like part of a broader strategy aimed at sustaining nuclear development while seeking economic and diplomatic relief.