Scoop: Witkoff says any Iran nuclear deal should last indefinitely

"We start with the Iranians with the premise that there is no sunset provision. Whether we get a deal or not, our premise is: you have to behave for the rest of your lives. This approach aims to strengthen the deal and make it easier for Trump to sell domestically as an upgrade to Obama's agreement."

"Iran's demand to continue to enrich uranium on its soil is one of the key hurdles in the talks. U.S. officials have said Trump could be open to 'token' enrichment in Iran if the Iranians prove it won't allow them to develop a nuclear weapon, representing a potential compromise position."

"If a deal is reached the Trump administration would like to hold follow-up talks over Iran's missile program and support for proxy militias. At that point, the U.S. would like other countries in the region to participate in the talks, expanding negotiations beyond nuclear issues."

Upcoming nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva center on eliminating sunset provisions from the 2015 deal, which allowed nuclear restrictions to expire after 8-25 years. The Trump administration insists Iran's nuclear program must remain peaceful permanently. Key negotiation points include Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities and its existing enriched uranium stockpile. The U.S. may accept limited "token" enrichment if Iran demonstrates peaceful intent. If a nuclear agreement is reached, the administration plans follow-up discussions on Iran's missile program and proxy militia support, potentially involving regional countries. Iran's foreign minister indicated willingness to negotiate a permanent peaceful nuclear program.

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