Trump Urges Swift Action on Nuclear Accord Proposal; Threatens Airstrikes if Deal Isn't Reached, Trump States
Title: Trump and Iran's Nuclear Negotiations: A Tightrope Walk
Hey there! Let's chat about the latest twist in the on-going dance between Uncle Sam and the Persian cats, shall we?
America's hefty-chested one, Donald Trump, recently confirmed that washing hands with Iran over their nuclear program's rapid progress is a thing and not just a sticky fantasy. This revelation was made during his ride on Air Force One, wrapping up his soujourn in the United Arab Emirates. This is the first time Trump's admitted sending the Iranians a proposal following numerous chats between U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
"We're in deep discussions with Iran for lasting peace," Trump said when grilled about the proposal by a nosy journalist.
"No nukes under me, pal. I reckon we're close to sealing this deal without constructing a bomb factory," Trump said with a wink.
"But let me tell ya, they gotta move their ass or somethin' bad's gonna happen," he warned.
Now, last Thursday, Araghchi spilled some tea to the press at the Tehran International Book Fair, divulging that Iran hasn't received a proposal from the Yanks yet.
Araghchi also called out the contradictory statements emanating from the Trump administration, implying it either depicts internal disarray or a strategic negotiation ploy.
Witkoff started talking about Iran enriching uranium up to 3.67%, only to flip-flop and say all Iranian enrichment must cease altogether.
"We're hearing some bullshit from the States - from DC, the president, and the new administration," Araghchi fumed.
"Sometimes we hear two or three different positions in a single day," he aired his grievances aloud.
Araghchi later emphasized Iran's unwavering stance on enriching uranium, declaring, "Mark my words: there's no scenario where Iran'd give up its hard-earned right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes".
Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi echoed the sentiment, stating that the right to enrich uranium is Tehran's "absolute red line".
American and Iranian officials have gotten cozy in Oman and Rome in recent weeks, with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi mediating the talks aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for removing a chunk of crippling American sanctions.
Trump's previously floated the idea of attacking Iran's nuclear program should a settlement not be reached.
Some Iranian bigwigs have cautioned that Tehran might go full Mad Max with their stockpile of uranium enriched to near bomb-grade levels if things don't pan out.
Meanwhile, on a separate front, Iranian officials connected with British, French, and German authorities in Istanbul to talk über-nukes. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who graced the Turkish city's confab, disclosed that they exchanged views and discussed the state of play of the indirect nuclear discussions and the lifting of sanctions.
Gharibabadi added that the possibility of Iran interacting with the E3 - the EU parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, along with China, Russia, and the United States – once more for more yakking couldn't be ruled out if necessary.
Trump slammed the brakes on the deal during his initial term by ditching it in 2018, resuming sanctions on Iran's banking sector and oil exports.
A year later, Iran decided to adjust its commitment to the deal, which granted sanctions relief for UN-monitored limitations on its nuclear activities.
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[1] Al Jazeera - United States President Donald Trump says that Iran has his administration's proposal regarding its rapidly advancing nuclear program as negotiations continue
[2] CNN - Trump: Iran has proposal on nuclear program: US President Trump claims Iran has been given proposal on nuclear program amid negotiations between the two countries
[3] Reuters - Iran rejects offer to limit uranium enrichment to 3.67%, says all enrichment must stop: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denies having received a written proposal from the US and dismisses the idea of limiting Iran's uranium enrichment to 3.67%
[4] Washington Post - Iran's frustration with Trump's mixed signals breathes new life into old nuclear deal: Iranian diplomats and experts say the Trump administration's inconsistent approach to negotiations is opening the door to a revival of the Iran nuclear deal
- Following Trump's admission of a proposal sent to Iran over their nuclear program, there has been a new wave of discussions regarding war and conflicts, particularly in the realm of politics and policy-and-legislation.
- As Trump stated that he doesn't want Iran to build nuclear weapons, the potential for a resolution during the on-going negotiations might alleviate the threat of a war, yet the possibility of migration clusters remains a concern due to the sensitive nature of war-and-conflicts.
- Meanwhile, Iranian officials such as Abbas Araghchi and Kazem Gharibabadi have expressed frustration over conflicting statements from the Trump administration, questioning whether it indicates internal disarray or a strategic negotiation ploy.
- On a different note, the general news is also buzzing about a possible face-to-face meeting between American and Iranian officials in Europe, potentially aiming to resolve the long-standing nuclear standoff between the two nations. This might impact various political policies, including sanctions, as well as broader foreign relations.
