Iran's stance on nuclear negotiations has taken a dramatic turn, with Tehran announcing that it will not engage in talks on a final deal until several key conditions are met. The country's leaders are now insisting that hostilities in Lebanon, where a months-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left widespread destruction and loss of life, must come to an end before any diplomatic progress can be made. Additionally, Iran is demanding that the United States release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds, which were seized under international sanctions. The development marks a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and the West, and raises questions about the future of the long-stalled nuclear talks.
Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
