Iran wants the US to dial back demands in the 15-point peace plan before starting any talks, via WSJ citing sources; Iran is open to possibility of talks but deems the US proposals excessive

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Says demands that it dismantle most of its nuclear programme and end support to regional allies and cap its missile programmed are excessive.
Iranian and Arab officials said Tehran ruled out discussing Iran's missile program as a starting point to the talks.
Iran also doesn't want to commit to ending enrichment of uranium forever, sources add.
Iran also wants guarantees, preferably through a third party, that Israel and the US will not later turn around and attack again.
Remains willing to consider previously floated curs on its nuclear programme, including by diluting it stockpiles of highly enriched Uranium.

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Iran's insistence on dialing back U.S. demands regarding its nuclear and missile programs indicates a significant standoff that could hinder progress in peace talks. This escalation may affect oil prices and geopolitical stability, particularly impacting currencies like the USD and JPY due to their ties to energy markets and regional security issues.

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