05.02.2026 23:00
Ahead of the nuclear negotiations scheduled for tomorrow between the U.S. and Iran, a statement has emerged from Tehran that opens the door to conflict. Ibrahim Rizaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that his country's missile program and low-level uranium enrichment activities are off the table for negotiation. Rizaei stated, "Iran's red lines have not changed, and if the Americans want to make demands such as zero enrichment, it should already be said that the negotiations have failed."
Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Spokesman Ibrahim Rizaei emphasized that his country's missile program and low-level uranium enrichment activities are not open to negotiation. Rizaei stated that these issues are among Iran's red lines.
IRAN'S ESCALATING TENSION STATEMENT
Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Spokesman Ibrahim Rizaei made a statement that would escalate tensions ahead of the talks scheduled to take place tomorrow in Oman between the U.S. and Tehran.
"MISSILE PROGRAM AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT ARE OUR RED LINES"
Speaking to the country's media, Rizaei said that the missile program and (low-level) uranium enrichment issues are among Iran's "red lines" in the negotiations with the U.S. to be held in Oman tomorrow.
"OUR RED LINES HAVE NOT CHANGED"
Rizaei stated, "Iran's red lines have not changed, and if the Americans want to participate in negotiations using the same previous methods and make demands such as zero enrichment, it should be said that the negotiations have already failed."
ARAKCHI: NEGOTIATIONS IN OMAN AT 10 AM ON FRIDAY
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi had made a statement regarding the nuclear negotiations with the U.S. In a message shared on the social media account of American company X, Arakchi stated, "The nuclear talks with the U.S. are planned to take place in Muscat around 10 AM on Friday. I am grateful to our Omani brothers who made all the necessary arrangements."
On the other hand, Axios news platform reported, based on two U.S. officials, that the Washington administration rejected Iran's request for the talks to be held in Oman instead of Istanbul and that the negotiations were canceled.
An Iranian diplomatic source, providing information to AA reporter, stated that the pre-negotiation contacts with the U.S. have deteriorated and that the talks may not take place on Friday.
"IF WE CANNOT AGREE, WE WILL TURN TO OTHER OPTIONS"
A U.S. official indicated that if Iran is ready to return to the previously agreed format, the U.S. is prepared to negotiate this week or next week, stating, "We want to reach a real agreement quickly; otherwise, people will turn to other options."
Reports in U.S. media claimed that nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are planned to take place in Oman on February 6.
"THE ISSUE OF BALLISTIC MISSILES SHOULD ALSO BE ADDRESSED IN THE TALKS"
On the other hand, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed out that the meeting location is still unclear, noting that after approving it to be held in Turkey, Iran did not accept it, and he also set the condition of "ballistic missiles." Rubio stated, "We thought we would meet in Turkey; we are still working on it. For the talks with Iran to be meaningful, the issue of ballistic missiles should also be addressed."
IRAN WANTS TO LIMIT THE TALKS TO NUCLEAR ISSUES
In a report based on two unnamed officials from Axios news platform, it was stated that Iran requested changes in the format and location of the negotiations to be conducted with the U.S.
The report claimed that due to Iran's request, the talks scheduled to take place on Friday, February 6, in Istanbul were moved to Oman, and the U.S. accepted this request.
The report indicated that "many Arab and Muslim countries were planned to participate as observers in the talks in Istanbul," while Iran insisted that the negotiations be conducted only in a bilateral format with the U.S.
The report expressed that the reason for the Tehran administration's request was to "avoid limiting the talks only to nuclear issues and to refrain from bringing up topics such as missile programs and proxy groups that are priorities for other countries in the region."
It was claimed that U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff would meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi in Turkey on February 6 to discuss a possible nuclear agreement.
FIRST MEETING AFTER JUNE 2025
This will be the first meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials following the clashes that occurred between Iran and Israel in June 2025, which lasted for 12 days.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi, speaking at the tomb of revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini in the capital Tehran on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the revolution, stated that Iran is ready for diplomacy, saying, "However, diplomacy is incompatible with pressure, intimidation, and the use of force. We hope to see the results soon."
PROTESTS IN IRAN
Protests that began in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, led by tradesmen due to the rapid depreciation of the local currency against foreign currencies and the deepening economic troubles on December 28, 2025, spread across the country.
During the protests that escalated in the capital Tehran on January 8, the government blocked internet access due to the incidents that occurred.
The Iranian Foundation for Martyrs and Veterans announced in a statement on January 21, based on the Forensic Medicine Institution, that 3,117 people, including security forces and civilians, lost their lives during the protests.
It was stated that 2,427 of these individuals were security forces and civilian citizens killed by "armed terrorist groups," while no information was provided about 690 individuals.
Although the protests in Iran have ended, HRANA, based in Virginia, continues to update the death and detention counts, claiming to have verified more cases.