#iran-nuclear-deal

#iran-nuclear-deal

Europe is on the verge of abandoning its role of a mediator between the US and Iran and instead handing the Iran nuclear file over to Donald Trump's veto, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said in an interview with the Guardian in Tehran. Esmail Baghaei said that as soon as UN-wide sanctions are reimposed at Europe's demand in less than 30 days, the US will regain its security council veto over what happens next, including the continuance of the sanctions.

Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium before a key meeting with E3 nations, emphasizing its unshakable position on continuing uranium enrichment following Israel's recent military actions.

The JCPOA was the result of a sustained campaign of principled, effective U.S. diplomacy, ultimately thwarted by Trump's withdrawal in 2018.

Lammy emphasized that the key focus was on military targets and indicated that Western allies were awaiting assessments of the strikes' impact on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

This erosion of trust set off a tit-for-tat dynamic: Iranian nuclear advances prompted more talk of preemptive strikes by Israel, now seems to have culminated in military action.

"I don't care what she said," Trump replied bluntly, shaking his head. "I think they were very close to having one."

The US has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic staff from the Middle East as tensions rise, particularly due to threatened Iranian military action.

The wide-ranging, confidential report seen by several news agencies said Iran carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the IAEA at three locations that have long been under investigation, calling it a serious concern and warning Tehran to change its course.

"Even if Iran's leaders are willing to dispose of its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, they must also agree to see their advanced centrifuges destroyed or removed from the country."

Contrary to the Washington Post report, PM Netanyahu did not have intensive contact with Mike Waltz on Iran. PM Netanyahu had a warm meeting with Mike Waltz...