Trump Demands Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Facilities in Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan Ahead of Talks in Oman
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President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the need for its complete dismantlement. In recent statements, Trump has expressed a preference for a strong, verified deal over military action, stating that the U.S. could 'blow up' Iran's nuclear facilities 'nicely or viciously' but prefers a diplomatic solution.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy for Middle East negotiations, has been actively involved in discussions with Iran. Witkoff has criticized those advocating for military action against Iran, labeling them as having a 'bias toward military action' and lacking consideration for the consequences. He emphasized that Trump believes in 'peace through strength' and prefers dialogue and diplomacy.
Witkoff has outlined U.S. expectations for the upcoming nuclear talks with Iran, set to take place in Oman. He stated that an enrichment program must never exist in Iran again, marking it as a 'red line' for the U.S. This includes the dismantlement of Iran's three main enrichment facilities at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Iran has reportedly agreed that it does not want a nuclear weapon, according to Witkoff. However, Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium, a position that remains a significant point of contention in the negotiations.
The talks are focused exclusively on the nuclear issue, with the U.S. also expressing concerns about Iran's support for groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. The U.S. has no intention of entering into a deal similar to the JCPOA, where sanctions are lifted without a permanent end to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Witkoff mentioned the possibility of future discussions expanding to include cultural and economic aspects, similar to the Helsinki agreement, and stressed the importance of Iran joining the 'league of nations' and fostering strategic relationships, while acknowledging the industrious nature of the Iranian people.
The upcoming round of talks is critical, with Witkoff warning that if they are not productive, the U.S. will not continue and will consider alternative paths. The discussions are expected to be at a high level, without technical teams, focusing on advancing certain understandings between the two nations. Iran's Bushehr reactor, which operates without enrichment capabilities, was cited as a model for Iran's potential future nuclear program.
CNN News Channel reported Friday night, May 19, quoting a knowledgeable source, that the negotiation between the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, scheduled to take place on Sunday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, will be at a high level, with technical teams in charge of negotiating the details. https://t.co/GHzyjzyLTL
Steve Whitecough, Donald Trump's special envoy to the nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic, once again declared his firm opposition to any revival of the JCPOA agreement.
In an exclusive conversation with the Breitbart News website, he stressed that the enrichment program should never again exist in Iran, adding: “This line https://t.co/4SVgEJWYT4
