Stateside, Hands Off Iran's Uranium Enrichment!
U.S.A.'s Input in Iran's Uranium Enrichment Process Unwarranted, According to Chamenei. - U.S. interference in Iran's uranium enrichment should be avoided, as stated by Khamenei.
The latest gamble from the Yanks over their nuclear row with the Iranian regime goes against Iran's game plan, Ali Khamenei declared at a bash honoring Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founding father of the Islamic Republic. Khamenei lashed out, "This Yank scheme is a 100% bust against our battle cry, 'We can!'" The battle cry echoes the spirit of the 1979 Revolution.
Rounds of talks between Tehran and Washington zoomed into life in mid-April over a potential new nuclear deal. So far, the initial five rounds of negotiations have ended in a fumble. Uranium enrichment stands as a contentious issue in those talks. Over the weekend, Washington tossed a fresh proposal onto Tehran's plate via Oman.
As per reports by Axios, the recent U.S. proposition allows for minimal uranium enrichment at low degrees. In the past, Trump's White House had nixed any uranium enrichment in a prospective nuclear deal.
After the announcement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shot straight, "We sure as heck ain't buying a nuclear deal that strips us of uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes." Araghchi drew a hard line, "Ongoing enrichment on Iranian soil is off-limits."
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- Iran's position remains rigid on allowing uranium enrichment for civilian purposes. They're investing in expanding their 60% enriched uranium stockpile to showcase their determination[1][3].
- Recently, Iran floated a proposal for a regional nuclear consortium, involving Saudi Arabia and UAE, to legitimize its enrichment ventures[2].
- While publicly, U.S. officials maintain a hard line, they've shown flexibility behind the scenes by offering a proposal for limited low-level uranium enrichment for an indeterminate period[3]. However, this gesture raises eyebrows among allies, like Israel, and GOP senators who disapprove of any form of enrichment[3].
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- Khamenei blasts U.S. offer on uranium enrichment:
- Iran's top leader Ali Khamenei lashed out against a new U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal, claiming it goes against Iran's national interests. Khamenei labeled the proposal as a total zero in the eyes of Iran's battle cry, "We can!", which echoes the spirit of the 1979 Revolution.
- U.S. delivers fresh proposal to Tehran via Oman:
- Amid ongoing negotiations, Washington sent a new proposal to Tehran involving a limited degree of uranium enrichment. Previously, Trump had vetoed any uranium enrichment in a possible deal.
- Iran's Foreign Minister pulls no punches on enrichment:
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed displeasure over the proposed deal, stating Iran would not accept a nuclear deal that banned uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes. Araghchi drew a hard line, reiterating ongoing enrichment on Iranian soil was a deal-breaker.
- Diving deeper into Iran's and USA's positions:
- Iran has steadfastly championed enrichment for civilian purposes, considering it a non-negotiable aspect. They've expanded their 60% enriched uranium stockpile and tabled a proposal for a regional nuclear consortium to support their endeavors[2].
- While publicly, U.S. officials advocate against Iranian enrichment, they're willing to offer a limited form of enrichment behind closed doors, sparking concerns among allies[3].
- Despite the US proposal for minimal uranium enrichment, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's top leader, expressed his opposition during a televised address, stating that any deal stripping Iran of its right to uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes would be unacceptable.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi further emphasized Iran's stance on uranium enrichment activities, stating that ongoing enrichment on Iranian soil is non-negotiable, regardless of the US's offer or the international dispute involving the nuclear issue.
