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United States Threatens "Grave Consequences" as Iran Rebuffs Nuclear Agreement Proposal

"Supreme Leader Khamenei emphasizes that uranium enrichment is crucial to Iran's nuclear program, with adversaries targeting this aspect. He denounces the US proposal as conflicting with Iran's ethos of self-sufficiency and the 'We Can' ideology."

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"Nuclear program's pivotal aspect is uranium enrichment, and our adversaries have zeroed in on...
"Nuclear program's pivotal aspect is uranium enrichment, and our adversaries have zeroed in on this, according to Khamenei in a broadcasted speech. The American plan conflicts with our country's philosophy of self-sufficiency and the 'We Can' principle, he asserted."

United States Threatens "Grave Consequences" as Iran Rebuffs Nuclear Agreement Proposal

Let's Chat About the Nuclear Deal Drama 🤝

Here's a lowdown on the heated sake-off between the Yanks and the Persians over that nuclear business.

On a Saturday, the US dropped a bomb: a fresh offer on the nuclear deal, which Iran confirmed receipt of. Fast forward to Tuesday, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the special US envoy, Steve Witkoff, "sent a detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime," adding they'd better accept it or "face dire consequences," as ol' Donnie T defaulted to warning on Truth Social.

However, Iran swiftly turned down the US proposal, arguing it fails to address their interests and consolidates Washington's stance on uranium enrichment. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even hollered that Iran won't back off its uranium enrichment.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi put out a statement saying they'd respond to the US proposal in line with their national interests and the rights of the Iranian people. This all comes as talks swirl about a sixth round of deliberations between the US and Iran on the latter's nuclear program. Some reports suggest a temporary truce between the nations might be inked when the next round of natterings takes place.

The bone of contention is that the US keeps harping on Iran ditching its nuclear enrichment facilities- something Iran flat-out refuses to do. Iran reckons it ain't enriching uranium, but the UN atomic agency claims Iran has covertly engaged in nuclear activities with undisclosed material at three sites.

Khamenei ranted in a televised speech that independence means not seeking the US's approval for Iran's nuclear program, and the US proposal opposes Iran's self-reliant philosophy. Plus, he argued the US nuclear deal was "100% against" the spirit of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

To add fuel to the fire, dozens of vital Iranian economic institutions, including its central bank and oil company, have been blacklisted by the US since 2018 due to allegations of supporting terrorism or weapons proliferation. Khamenei then cross-examined the US, asking, "Who the hell are you to decide whether Iran should have a nuclear program?"

Fun Fact: The enrichment debate has Israel on edge, as they oppose any accord that lets Iran touch enriched uranium.

[1] Iran-US nuclear negotiations remain at a standstill, with disagreements over enrichment at the core

[2] Donald Trump says US will not allow Iran to enrich uranium

  1. The ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US over their nuclear program are stalled, as their policies and legislations regarding uranium enrichment significantly differ, causing a rift in the economy sector.
  2. The escalating war-and-conflicts tensions between Iran and the US, fueled by disagreements over nuclear enrichment, have generated widespread general-news and politics coverage, with international implications for global security.

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