A senior Iranian lawmaker has criticised recent negotiations with the United States held in Pakistan, calling the decision to raise Tehran’s nuclear programme a “strategic mistake.”
Mahmoud Nabavian, a member of Iran’s parliamentary national security and foreign policy committee, said that putting the nuclear issue on the table weakened Tehran’s position. In remarks shared from an interview, he stated that doing so emboldened the opposing side and reduced Iran’s negotiating leverage.
Nabavian also claimed that United States negotiators had demanded Iran remove and freeze its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium for two decades—conditions he said were rejected by Tehran.
Trump signals no urgency for deal
US President Donald Trump struck a firm tone, indicating there was no urgency to finalise an agreement. In a social media post, he said time was working against Iran and suggested that US pressure, including a blockade, would remain in place.
He added that any deal would only move forward if it aligned with US interests and those of its allies, while also claiming that Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly weakened.
Political pressure and uncertainty
Separately, discussions among US lawmakers have reflected uncertainty over the broader conflict and its economic impact. During hearings on Capitol Hill, senior officials avoided committing to a timeline for easing energy prices.
Some Republican lawmakers indicated that a key milestone in the conflict could influence their continued support for current policies, highlighting the political stakes surrounding the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
