US EditionAs US Pushes For Zero Enrichment, Iran Insists It Won't Give It Up Nuclear Program
- The United States and Iran are engaged in nuclear negotiations in 2025 centered on Iran's uranium enrichment program and potential deals to prevent nuclear weapon development.
- The talks follow the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, with Washington demanding zero enrichment while Iran insists on continuing enrichment for civilian purposes as a NPT signatory.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff stated on May 18 that the US cannot accept even 1 percent enrichment, linking any enrichment to weaponization, which Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called unrealistic.
- Four rounds of talks mediated by Oman have produced major discrepancies despite US proposals including sanctions relief, with Iran demanding recognition of its nuclear rights and readiness for serious dialogue.
- The negotiations carry significant risks, as Trump has threatened military action if no deal arises, while Iran warns it will retaliate if attacked, leaving the future of the talks uncertain.
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New impasse? Iran rejects US demands to give up enrichment, says it ‘will continue with or without deal’
After U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff called uranium enrichment a “clear red line” on Sunday, the Iranian leadership was quick to respond, calling his position “unrealistic.” #Iran #Nuclearweapons #UnitedStates #Witkoff #enrichment
Iran Defies U.S.: Vows to Continue Uranium Enrichment
Iran‘s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that Tehran will persist in enriching uranium irrespective of any nuclear agreement with the United States. This announcement comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Araghchi emphasized that uranium enrichment is a sovereign right under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), stating, “Enrichment in Iran, however, will continue with or without a d…
US rejects uranium enrichment in Iran deal as Tehran vows to continue nuclear activities
US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, affirmed that Washington will not accept uranium enrichment under any agreement with the Islamic regime. By Ailin Vilches Arguello, The Algemeiner The United States insists it will not accept any deal with Tehran that allows uranium enrichment, while Iran asserts it will continue its enrichment activities under the country’s civilian nuclear program, with or without an agreement with Washington…
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UWIUS Rejects Uranium Enrichment in Iran Deal as Tehran Vows to Continue Nuclear Activities
USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, Sept. 8, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The United States insists it will not accept any deal with Tehran that allows uranium enrichment, while Iran asserts it will continue its enrichment activities under the country’s civilian nuclear program, with or without an agreement with Washington. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran’s rights under t…
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