Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels.

Iran is currently reviewing a formal U.S. nuclear deal proposal as both sides remain deeply divided over uranium enrichment limits and sanctions relief.

Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a "non-starter" that fails to address Tehran's interests and leaves Washington's stance on uranium enrichment unchanged.

A classified International Atomic Energy Agency report found Iran, since February, produced 300 pounds of uranium enriched to 60%, a step away from weapons-grade.

Iran lashes out at Austria after a report claims Tehran has an advanced nuclear weapons program, sparking diplomatic tensions and calls for explanations.

Iran is poised to reject a U.S. proposal to end a decades-old nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, dismissing it as a "non-starter" that fails to address Tehran's interests or soften Washington's stance on uranium enrichment.

TEHRAN: Iran pressed the United States on Monday (Jun 2) for guarantees that it will drop sanctions as a condition for a nuclear deal, after the White House reportedly sent a proposal it deemed "acceptable".