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US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’

US warns that if Sunday Iran talks aren’t productive, ‘they won’t continue’

US Special Envoy Signals Potential Shift in Strategy if Upcoming Discussions Fail to Yield Results
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has issued a warning that future negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program will not continue if the upcoming talks scheduled for Sunday do not yield productive results.

Witkoff emphasized that a lack of progress could lead the United States to reassess its approach.

In an interview, he noted that the US had refrained from holding another round of talks prior to this weekend to allow for clearer understandings with Iran, which are deemed necessary for meaningful discussions.

The upcoming high-level talks in Oman are expected to focus on a broader framework for future negotiations, although a technical team responsible for detailed aspects such as sanctions relief is not anticipated to participate.

Sources indicate that these discussions could involve both direct and indirect exchanges between the two nations.

Witkoff elaborated on the US expectations for the negotiations, stating unequivocally that an enrichment program must be dismantled, describing it as a 'red line' for the US.

This encompasses dismantling Iran’s enrichment facilities located at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, and ensuring that no processes related to weaponization are permitted.

In contrast, Iranian officials maintain that the ability to enrich uranium is a non-negotiable right.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reinforced this stance, asserting on social media that Iran has every right to possess the full nuclear fuel cycle.

Witkoff also drew parallels between the Iran negotiations and talks previously held with Russia concerning the Ukraine conflict, suggesting that the US may present incentives aimed at fostering a more cooperative relationship.

He expressed a vision where Iran could integrate into the international community, with opportunities for strategic partnerships contingent on Iran ceasing provocative actions.

The discussions will be exclusively centered on Iran's nuclear ambitions, marking a departure from earlier attempts by the Trump administration that sought to address a wider spectrum of issues, including Iran's regional activities and support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

Witkoff acknowledged the US stance on Iran's regional behavior but emphasized that such topics should remain distinct from the urgent nuclear discussions, which are deemed essential and immediate.
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