Senior Iranian officials said Tuesday that the American proposal, which they allege seeks to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities and suppress its missile development and regional influence, crosses red lines previously agreed upon in indirect discussions. Trump wants a new deal: End Iran’s regional influence, dismantle its nuclear program and halt its missile work. These are unacceptable to Tehran,” a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding, “Our nuclear program cannot be dismantled.”
Tehran maintains that its nuclear development is peaceful, though Western powers and Israel continue to express concern about the pace and direction of Iran's enrichment activities. The International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported that Iranian uranium stockpiles were nearing weapons-grade levels.A separate Iranian source underscored the regime’s continued investment in its missile arsenal, asserting that such deterrence is necessary in the face of potential threats from Israel and other adversaries. (Read more)
