Trump vows action on Iran if nuclear talks falter
President of the USA, Donald Trump, warns that Iranian centrifuges used for uranium enrichment could be dismantled either "nicely" or "viciously.' The approach will depend on the nuclear agreement's outcome.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump announced that Iranian centrifuges for uranium enrichment could be destroyed based on the progress in negotiations regarding the nuclear agreement.
- The USA and Iran are planning another round of talks on the nuclear program, set to take place this coming weekend with Oman serving as the mediator.
- US Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that the new agreement must be stricter than the previous one to effectively prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
What are the options for Iranian centrifuges?
In a radio interview, President Donald Trump stated that Iranian centrifuges for uranium enrichment could be destroyed "nicely" under a new nuclear agreement or "viciously" in the absence of one. "I would much prefer a strong, verified deal," Trump emphasized, noting that the final decision has not yet been made.
Will the new agreement with Iran be more stringent?
US Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Washington, highlighted that the previous control system was "incredibly weak." "We think that there is a deal here that would really integrate Iran into the global economy, that would be really good for the Iranian people, but would result in the complete cessation of any chance that they get a nuclear weapon — that’s what we’re negotiating toward," Vance said.
The USA and Iran are gearing up for the fourth round of talks concerning the nuclear program. The dialogue, which began in mid-April, is being conducted with Oman as a mediator. The goal is to reach an agreement that would limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting some sanctions.
