Overview

• Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated that uranium enrichment is non-negotiable, casting doubt on the possibility of a successful agreement with the United States.
• The U.S. maintains a zero-enrichment red line, with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff emphasizing that any deal must include a complete halt to Iran's enrichment activities.
• New U.S. intelligence indicates Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, with observed military movements and intercepted communications raising concerns.
• President Donald Trump has warned of potential military action if negotiations fail, while Israel faces pressure to act independently if it deems a U.S.-Iran deal inadequate.
• Iran continues enriching uranium at 60%, far above the 2015 nuclear deal limits, but below weapons-grade levels, insisting the program is for peaceful purposes.