Iran FM says missile programme 'never negotiable' in talks with U.S.
The Hindu
Iran's FM asserts missile program is "never negotiable" in U.S. talks, emphasising its importance for national defence.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (February 7, 2026) that his country's missile programme was "never negotiable" in talks with the United States.
“Missiles are never negotiable because they are a defence issue,” Mr. Araghchi said, according to excerpts published in Farsi on his official Telegram channel during an interview with the Al Jazeera network.
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