Iran Rejects US Nuclear Proposal, Insists on Uranium Enrichment
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei denounces US nuclear deal proposal, insisting on uranium enrichment and national independence amid stalled negotiations.
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Overview
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected a new US nuclear deal proposal, which demands a halt to uranium enrichment. Khamenei criticized the US for attempting to undermine Iran's nuclear independence, stating that the proposal is against Iran's interests. Despite reports of the US offering to invest in Iran's civilian nuclear program, Khamenei emphasized that uranium enrichment is essential for Iran's nuclear capabilities. Tensions remain high as negotiations stall, with President Trump reiterating that no uranium enrichment will be allowed under any agreement. Iran's stockpile of weapons-grade uranium continues to grow, raising concerns over its nuclear ambitions.
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Analysis
- Iran's supreme leader criticizes the U.S. nuclear proposal but remains open to negotiations.
- The articles reflect a cautious and complex diplomatic landscape between the U.S. and Iran.
- Trump's firm stance on uranium enrichment adds to the tensions in ongoing negotiations.
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"…Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, though he stopped short of entirely rejecting the idea of agreement with Washington."
ABC News·1M·"…Khamenei’s speech on Wednesday, marking the anniversary of Khomeini’s death, offered an opportunity to discuss Witkoff’s proposal."
Associated Press·1M·"…Reaching a deal is one of the several diplomatic priorities being juggled by U.S. President Donald Trump and his trusted friend and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff."
Associated Press·1M·"…The negotiations have been framed by Trump as both countries’ best chance to avoid direct military conflict over Iran’s nuclear program."
Associated Press·1M·FAQ
The negotiations are stalled primarily due to disagreements over uranium enrichment. The US insists that Iran should not enrich uranium, while Iran demands the right to continue enrichment for civilian purposes. Additionally, issues like Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and the potential for transferring it to a third country are unresolved.
The US proposal allows Iran to retain low levels of uranium enrichment (up to 3%) for civilian purposes, such as nuclear medicine and power, if it agrees to shut down its underground enrichment facilities for a period. However, Iran rejected this proposal, insisting on maintaining its nuclear independence and capabilities.
Iran's rejection of the US proposal increases tensions and complicates the negotiations. The failure to reach an agreement raises concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions and could lead to further sanctions or other diplomatic measures against Iran.
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