US EditionUS-Iran Nuclear Talks Reach Fifth Round as Enrichment Dispute Intensifies
- On Friday, Iranian and US negotiators met in Rome for the fifth round of nuclear talks aimed at resolving Iran's uranium enrichment dispute.
- The talks followed a hardening US stance that demands Iran fully dismantle its uranium enrichment program, which Tehran views as a red line in the negotiations.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran's willingness to enhance inspections but refused to relinquish uranium enrichment rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff made clear that Washington would not permit any level of uranium enrichment, a stance Iran considers unacceptable and views as influenced by Israeli demands; Tehran has insisted that without the ability to continue enrichment, no agreement can be reached.
- The deadlock suggests limited progress ahead, with Tehran skeptical of US sincerity amid new sanctions and Washington insisting on total denuclearization for sanction relief.
333 Articles
333 Articles
How the US could use Iran's uranium enrichment to its own advantage
Since mid-April, Iran and the United States held numerous rounds of nuclear negotiations that have made measured progress — until Washington abruptly stated that Iran had no right to enrich uranium. Moreover, 200 members of the U.S. Congress sent president Trump a letter opposing any deal that would allow Iran to retain uranium enrichment capability.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei called U.S. demands “excessive and outrageous” and “nons…
Where U.S. and Iran still stand apart on nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran ended talks with "some but not conclusive progress" on nuclear negotiations, according to an Omani mediator. But the countries still appear far apart, with the U.S. saying Iran cannot be allowed to enrich uranium for civilian use. Chris Livesay has the latest.
“No Enrichment Means No Deal”
by Mike Whitney, The Unz Review: We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability,” Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Envoy, ABC’s “This Week” “Demanding zero uranium enrichment means NO DEAL”, Sayed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister You could have spotted this from a mile away. […]
Analysis: Iran braces for potential conflict as 5th round of US negotiations ends inconclusively
Amid a stalled fifth round of negotiations in Rome, Iran has grown increasingly pessimistic about the prospects of reaching a deal with the United States. Tehran has responded to reported Israeli strike preparations with warnings of retaliation and appeals to the United Nations. Clashes with Israel in 2024 have left Iran militarily exposed, prompting Tehran to fear further escalation.
The United States and Iran resume nuclear negotiations in Rome with the mediation of Oman. Central divergence is a requirement for “zero enriched uranium”. They will refuse and be cautious: without consent, there is no agreement.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
