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Netanyahu Demands Total Dismantling of Iran's Nuclear and Missile Programs as US-Iran Talks Stall

Three rounds of indirect US-Iran negotiations mediated by Oman have made technical progress, but disputes over enrichment levels and sanctions relief remain unresolved.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony marking the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day, at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, April 24, 2025. Maya Alleruzzo/Pool via REUTERS
President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Saturday, April 26, 2025, upon returning from a trip to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Overview

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated calls for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure and ballistic missile program, drawing parallels to Libya's 2003 disarmament agreement.
  • Three rounds of indirect US-Iran talks, mediated by Oman, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief, have yet to resolve key issues.
  • Iran's uranium enrichment has reached 60%, approaching weapons-grade levels, raising regional security concerns and prompting Israeli warnings of potential military action.
  • President Donald Trump has declined to support Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, though Israel has not ruled out unilateral action.
  • Tensions remain high following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel in 2024, which were retaliatory responses to Israeli strikes targeting Iranian officials and proxies.