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US Envoy Says Iran Can Stop Short Of Scrapping Nuclear Program
- US envoy Steve Witkoff suggests that the US is willing to accept some Iranian uranium enrichment, marking a significant diplomatic step in ongoing nuclear talks.
- The US is focusing on restricting Iran's uranium enrichment and missile capability rather than dismantling its entire nuclear program, as stated by Witkoff.
- Iran and the US have been engaged in nuclear talks mediated by Oman, with a focus on verification processes for enrichment and weaponization.
- There is a shift in the US approach from demanding complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear program to accepting some enrichment, potentially reducing the urgency to restore UN sanctions.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated readiness to provide guarantees that Iran won't pursue nuclear weapons and desires a deal similar to the 2015 agreement.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has cautiously supported the ongoing negotiations, signaling a tentative optimism.
- Khamenei reluctantly backed the 2015 nuclear deal despite opposition, with Trump's withdrawal from the pact leading to heightened tensions and near-conflict with Iran.
- Iran's uranium enrichment levels have surpassed the original 2015 deal's limits due to Trump's actions, with current levels reaching up to 60% purity.
- The US aims to address Iran's missile capabilities in the talks, while the IRGC has stated that missiles are non-negotiable red lines for Iran.
- Witkoff emphasized the goal of avoiding military conflict with Iran and described the initial talks as positive and constructive.
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