• Iran rejects new nuclear talks with the U.S. conditioned on halting uranium enrichment.
• No specific date set for meetings between Iran and U.S. officials, following recent military strikes.
• Tehran warns of "appropriate and proportionate" responses to renewed UN sanctions efforts.
• The conflict with Israel has derailed negotiations aimed at restoring the nuclear agreement.
• Iran insists it retains the right to peaceful nuclear enrichment, as stated by officials.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced on July 14 that there will be "no specific date" for meetings with U.S. officials regarding nuclear negotiations unless Washington first drops conditions demanding Tehran halt its uranium enrichment. This statement follows escalating military tensions after Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which interrupted previously ongoing talks that had facilitated five rounds of discussions since April. "For now, no specific date, time, or location has been determined regarding this matter," Baqaei remarked, emphasizing Iran's longstanding commitment to diplomacy and good faith negotiations, according to trtglobal and channelnewsasia.

The talks have been significantly disrupted due to Israeli strikes on June 13, which triggered a 12-day conflict that led to additional U.S. military involvement. Baqaei reiterated that market stability and adherence to previous agreements are essential, stating, "We entered with good faith," while also highlighting the military aggression from Israel and the U.S. as a clear disturbance, citing remarks from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the importance of continued diplomatic engagement, according to lemonde and scmp.

Iran's nuclear capabilities are a concern for Western nations, with allegations of pursuing weapons development consistently denied by Tehran. Despite enriching uranium to 60% purity, the U.N. nuclear watchdog reports insufficient evidence to support claims of weaponization. As tensions rise, Baqaei condemned the idea of reimposing U.N. sanctions via a "snapback" mechanism, reiterating that Iran is still committed to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) despite the U.S. withdrawal in 2018. He asserted, "There is no legal, moral or political basis for the reimposition of sanctions," foreseeing proportional responses should those measures go forward, according to channelnewsasia and trtglobal.

With hostilities still fresh, Iranian officials, including President Pezeshkian, warned of grave consequences against any aggressive actions, emphasizing the need for a concerted effort in diplomacy and engagement as they await further international discussions. The ongoing uncertainty over military conflicts combined with the U.S.'s diplomatic stance will define the near-term future of nuclear negotiations, as both sides hope to find common ground while preserving their fundamental positions regarding nuclear capabilities, according to scmp and lemonde.