Congressional Republicans and U.S. Envoy Demand Iran Dismantle Nuclear Facilities in Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan Before Sunday Talks in Oman
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Congressional Republicans, led by Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton, have demanded the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program. This stance comes as a response to ongoing nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, set to continue in Oman on Sunday. Graham and Cotton have emphasized that any deal with Iran must include the total dismantlement of its nuclear enrichment capabilities, a position they claim aligns with President Donald Trump's views.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, has echoed these sentiments in interviews with Breitbart News. Witkoff stated that Iran has agreed it does not want a nuclear weapon, but stressed that this commitment must be backed by action. He outlined that Iran must dismantle its enrichment facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, and convert its nuclear program to a purely civilian one, similar to the Bushehr reactor which has no enrichment capability. Witkoff also mentioned that Iran's current enrichment levels are at 20% and 60%, far below the 90% needed for weapons-grade material, and emphasized that no weaponization should occur.
Witkoff warned that if the upcoming talks in Oman do not yield productive results, the U.S. might consider alternative paths. He also mentioned the possibility of future discussions expanding to include cultural and economic aspects, as well as Iran's support for groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, though the current focus remains strictly on nuclear issues. Iran's response to these demands has been to reiterate its commitment to a peaceful nuclear program, while criticizing the U.S. for its 'maximum pressure' policies and recent sanctions on a Chinese refinery.
“If Sunday's summit in Amman does not yield results, America will halt nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic,” said Steve Whitecough, Donald Trump's envoy for Middle East affairs.
“If Sunday's meeting is not helpful, there will be no continuation and we will have to take a different route,” Whitecough commented. https://t.co/77nqG7txal
