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Iran and U.S. Prepare for Rome Talks as Nuclear Tensions Escalate

Tehran insists uranium enrichment is non-negotiable, while the IAEA warns of imminent bomb capability and diplomatic efforts intensify.

Overview

  • Indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S., mediated by Oman, are set to continue in Rome this Saturday.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that uranium enrichment remains a non-negotiable aspect of any potential agreement.
  • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that Iran is close to acquiring the capability to assemble a nuclear weapon, urging increased verification measures.
  • President Donald Trump has reportedly discouraged Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, favoring diplomacy to address the issue.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, citing past covert operations that delayed Iran's program by nearly a decade.