Iran expected to resist US plan to move uranium stockpile to third country
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US-Iran Nuclear Talks Progress Amid Military Pressure
Above: A view of the Bushehr nuclear power plant is seen from the Persian Gulf in the south of Iran, on April 29, 2024. Image copyright: Morteza Nikoubazl/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Iran narrative
The US must act decisively to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, as Tehran has already enriched uranium to 60% — dangerously close to weapons-grade levels. A strong verification regime and permanent restrictions on enrichment are essential to ensure regional security. A nuclear-capable Iran is an existential threat to Western-allied Israel.
Pro-Iran narrative
Iran has consistently maintained its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and requires guarantees against future U.S. withdrawal from any agreement, given the previous experience of Trump abandoning the 2015 deal. Military threats and pressure tactics will not lead to productive negotiations nor will they deter Iran.