Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks

Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say they are willing to talk nuclear, but draw a red line on ballistic missiles.

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Iran is unwilling to compromise on its missile capabilities, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader has said, indicating a potential sticking point in negotiations with the United States.

Ali Shamkhani made the statement on Wednesday during an event marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. “The ‌Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities are non-negotiable,” he was quoted by state media as saying.