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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Pivotal Fifth Round as Tensions Escalate

Negotiations in Rome see entrenched positions on uranium enrichment, while Israel reportedly prepares for potential military action.

Delegierte kommen in der omanischen Botschaft in Rom an.
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Ein Zeitschrift im Iran zeigt ein Symbolbild zu den US-iranischen Atomgesprächen.

Overview

  • The fifth round of US-Iran nuclear negotiations is underway in Rome, mediated by Oman, with both sides holding firm on key demands.
  • The US insists on a complete halt to Iran's uranium enrichment, while Tehran declares its enrichment program non-negotiable and continues at 60% purity.
  • Iran's foreign minister has warned the US of legal consequences for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, following reports of Israeli military preparations.
  • Israel is reportedly training for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear sites, should negotiations collapse, and has sought US support for such actions.
  • The 2015 nuclear deal, which limited Iran's enrichment to 3.67% in exchange for sanctions relief, remains defunct following the US withdrawal in 2018 under President Trump.