Iran defies US threats, insists on right to enrich uraniumA US naval battle group led by the aircraft carrier USS Abrahem Lincoln is in waters near Iran. "Why do we insist so much on enrichment and refuse to give it up, even if a war is imposed on us? The United States and Iran reopened negotiations on Friday, for the first time in years, in Oman. - 'Peace through strength' -Araghchi's comments came after US lead negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the aircraft carrier on Saturday, signalling the persistent threat of US military action against Iran. In a social media post, Witkoff said the aircraft carrier and its strike group was "keeping us safe and upholding President Trump's message of peace through strength".

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2026 14:26 UTC