"We cannot give up enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride," Araghchi told Fox.

Iran on Monday confirmed it will not give up its nuclear enrichment program in an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi confirmed that the U.S.’s top ambition to block all enrichment capabilities is unlikely to come to fruition, despite threats of intense international sanctions.

Iran will hold talks Friday in Istanbul, Turkey, regarding its nuclear program with European nations as it faces the threat