Overview

• In a new interview, President Trump said he is increasingly doubtful that Iran will agree to stop uranium enrichment as demanded in a proposed revised nuclear deal.
• Trump reiterated that the United States will block Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon regardless of whether a formal agreement is reached.
• He described talks with Tehran as “tough” and warned he has threatened military strikes if Iran does not relent.
• The National Council of Resistance of Iran reported that Tehran has spent at least $2 trillion on its nuclear development program over 30 years and revealed a covert weapons scheme dubbed the “Kavir Plan.”
• Iranian officials maintain their nuclear activities are for peaceful power generation and deny any intent to build atomic arms.