Netanyahu Demands "Zero Enrichment" as US-Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify 🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇷
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid down a firm marker regarding any potential nuclear deal with Tehran, insisting that the United States must require Iran to relinquish all enriched uranium and be permanently barred from further enrichment. 🚫⚛️
Speaking in Jerusalem ahead of critical high-level talks in Switzerland, Netanyahu emphasized that "all enriched material has to leave Iran" to ensure global security. This stance highlights a significant diplomatic gap, as Iranian officials—while signaling a willingness to discuss compromises in exchange for sanctions relief—maintain that "zero enrichment" remains a non-negotiable red line. 🚩
Key Developments in the Negotiations:
Diplomatic Push: Trump’s top envoys, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are set to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva. 🤝
Military Presence: The US has bolstered its regional presence with two aircraft carriers to protect against potential threats, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains that the administration prefers a "negotiated settlement." ⚓️🇺🇸
Proposed Compromises: Tehran has offered to dilute its 60%-enriched uranium—near weapons-grade level—as a gesture of transparency, provided the US addresses the "crippling economic sanctions." 📉💰
Security Requirements: Beyond nuclear capabilities, Israel is pushing for the deal to address Iran’s missile program and its support for regional proxy groups. 🚀
As the second round of talks begins, the world watches to see if diplomacy can bridge the divide between Netanyahu’s "zero-enrichment" demand and Iran’s insistence on its nuclear rights. 🌍⚖️
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