Senior Iranian Official Rules Out Nuclear Concessions Even if U.S. Accepts Hormuz Proposal

A senior Iranian official said Friday at the United Nations that Tehran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if Washington accepts its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking anonymously, the official said the strait would stay closed until all of Iran's conditions are met, ruling out concessions on enriching uranium or shipping its highly enriched uranium abroad, a main U.S. demand. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday the proposal would, within seven days, end hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, lift the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, release frozen funds and waive oil sanctions. Israel and the United States accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons, citing its 60% uranium enrichment; Iran denies it.