Iran Calls US Nuclear Demands Unreasonable

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the country's latest response in nuclear talks was dismissed by the United States, and accused Washington of making demands he called unreasonable.

Baqaei framed Iran's position as aimed at reaching a peaceful outcome, drawing a direct contrast with what he described as unworkable conditions from the US side. He did not specify which demands were at issue or what Iran's response contained.

Where Talks Stand

The exchange marks a public hardening of positions on both sides. Iran choosing to characterize US demands as unreasonable through an official spokesman suggests the gap between the two parties is significant enough that Tehran wants it on the record.

The statement gives little detail on the substance of negotiations, what Iran offered, what the US rejected, or whether a next round of talks is scheduled. That absence of detail makes it difficult to assess how close or far apart the two sides actually are.

What to Watch

Any breakdown in nuclear talks carries direct consequences for global oil markets, given Iran's export capacity and the effect of sanctions on supply. A sustained stalemate also raises the risk of renewed pressure campaigns from Washington, which could include tighter enforcement of existing oil sanctions.

For now, the public blame-trading signals friction but not a formal collapse of talks. Whether either side moves to de-escalate or escalates rhetoric further will be the key signal in the days ahead.