"No point" in negotiating over zero enrichment, Iranian lawmaker says, Al Jazeera reports; adding “I have no objection to going to the negotiating table, but we should have looked more closely at how to proceed”

This statement by the Iranian lawmaker reflects a hardening stance on nuclear negotiations, indicating a potential impasse over enrichment levels.

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The tone suggests a reluctance to engage under current terms, which could impact diplomatic efforts and heighten tensions around Iran's nuclear ambitions. Traders should watch for ripple effects in oil and other safe-haven assets as geopolitical risks evolve.

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