Iran Says It Will Never Give Up Uranium Enrichment Right; Vance Demands ‘Meaningful’ Cut

Iran rejects US demands to cut uranium enrichment as Vance seeks a “meaningful” reduction. Latest Strait of Hormuz, Yemen and Iran war updates.

By: Dikshant Sharma

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News:

Iran has rejected a key US demand concerning its nuclear programme, with a senior Iranian official telling Reuters that Tehran will never give up what it considers its right to uranium enrichment.

The statement comes as the United States seeks a significant reduction in Iran’s uranium-enrichment capacity as part of any potential agreement aimed at ending the war.

The Iranian official also said that no negotiations have taken place between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear programme, describing recent proposals outlined by US Vice President JD Vance as Washington’s “ideas and requests.”

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran had “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, while developments in Yemen, Iran’s oil industry and domestic energy sector are adding to tensions across the region.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Says It Will Never Give Up Uranium Enrichment Right

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran would not surrender what Tehran considers its right to enrich uranium.

According to the official, recognition of Iran’s right to uranium enrichment is a “red line” for Tehran.

The official said Iran would “never give up” its enrichment rights, although the details and scale of uranium enrichment could potentially be discussed at a later stage.

The position creates a major obstacle to any potential US-Iran nuclear agreement because Washington has demanded significant restrictions on Iran’s enrichment capacity.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Tehran Says No Negotiations Have Taken Place

The Iranian official also said there have been no negotiations between Iran and the United States over Iran’s nuclear programme.

The official described proposals recently outlined by US Vice President JD Vance as US positions rather than negotiated terms.

According to the Iranian side, Washington would first have to meet Tehran’s conditions before the nuclear issue could be discussed.

Iran also considers current US proposals on its nuclear programme inconsistent with its demands, the official said.

JD Vance Demands ‘Meaningful’ Reduction in Iran Uranium Enrichment

US Vice President JD Vance said this week that Iran would need to make a “meaningful” reduction in its uranium-enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands.

Vance also questioned why Iran would need uranium enriched to 60% if it did not intend to develop a nuclear weapon.

The US vice president said Washington wanted concrete action from Tehran rather than assurances.

The comments highlight the central disagreement between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly the scale and purpose of its uranium enrichment.

US-Iran War: Rubio Says Iran Has Lost Control of Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Iran had “lost complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz.

Rubio said oil flows through the strategically important waterway had recovered to levels close to those seen before the conflict.

“The Strait of Hormuz is open,” Rubio told reporters during a visit to Athens, according to Reuters.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, making any disruption to oil shipments through the waterway a major concern for global energy markets.

Strait of Hormuz Oil Flows Remain Key Market Focus

Developments around the Strait of Hormuz are being closely watched because of the waterway’s importance to international oil supplies.

Rubio said oil was continuing to flow through the strait at levels approaching those recorded before the conflict.

Any renewed disruption could potentially affect global crude oil prices, shipping costs and energy markets.

However, the situation remains fluid as military and geopolitical developments continue across the region.

Rubio Says US Sanctions Have Increased Pressure on Iran

Rubio also said US sanctions had pushed Iran’s economy into what he described as “total and complete freefall.”

He argued that Tehran had been given multiple opportunities to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.

Rubio reiterated the US position that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.

According to Rubio, any agreement that would be acceptable to Washington must ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.

Yemen War Intensifies Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict

The wider Middle East conflict is also being felt in Yemen, where fighting between Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Iran-aligned Houthis has intensified.

Government-aligned forces have launched military operations involving ground fighting as well as missile and drone strikes, according to reports cited in the live developments.

The escalation is significant because Yemen is located near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, another critical maritime route for global trade and energy shipments.

Yemen War Latest: Drone Strike Reported in Taiz

Yemen’s government-aligned Homeland Shield Forces said they carried out a drone strike against a Houthi position on the al-Waziiya front in Taiz governorate.

Taiz remains strategically important and is divided between government-aligned forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.

The Homeland Shield Forces are one of several factions fighting the Houthis on behalf of Yemen’s internationally recognised government.

The reported strike comes as ground fighting and drone and missile activity intensify in the country.

Iran Oil  News: Former Oil Minister Rejects Trump Claim

Former Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that his resignation was linked to Iran’s oil situation.

Trump had cited Paknejad’s resignation and high inflation as evidence of growing economic pressure on Iran.

Paknejad said his resignation had nothing to do with Trump’s comments.

He also said Iran’s oil production and exports had continued despite US sanctions and a blockade.

Iranian state media previously reported that Paknejad resigned for personal reasons. Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the National Iranian Oil Company, was subsequently appointed acting oil minister.

Iran Oil Industry Manager Arrested Over Alleged Bribery

An oil industry manager has been arrested in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province over allegations of bribery and financial misconduct, according to Iran’s Fars News, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The person was not identified in the information available.

The reported arrest comes as Iran’s oil sector remains under pressure from international sanctions and the wider regional conflict.

Iran Energy Crisis: Northern Provinces Face Possible Winter Power Cuts

Iran is also facing concerns over energy supplies ahead of winter.

Iranian lawmaker Mehrdad Lahouti said electricity and gas cuts could affect northern provinces during the winter months.

Lahouti represents Langarud in northern Iran.

The warning comes amid wider economic and energy pressures facing the country as the conflict, sanctions and disruptions continue to affect key sectors.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What Is the Main Dispute?

The Iran nuclear programme remains one of the biggest issues separating Tehran and Washington.

Iran says recognition of its right to uranium enrichment is a red line and insists it will not surrender that right.

The United States, meanwhile, is demanding a meaningful reduction in Iran’s enrichment capacity and concrete steps to ensure Tehran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.

The opposing positions suggest that reaching an agreement could remain difficult unless both sides find common ground over uranium enrichment and broader nuclear restrictions.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?

The latest developments suggest that the nuclear dispute remains unresolved while military and economic tensions continue across the region.

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz, developments in Yemen, Iran’s oil industry and possible winter energy shortages are also being closely monitored.

Any new US-Iran diplomatic initiative, change in uranium-enrichment policy or development affecting regional shipping could have implications for global oil markets and the broader Middle East conflict. The situation remains fluid, and statements from US, Iranian and regional officials may change as events develop.