Iran Rejects US Demands to End Uranium Enrichment

Iran has firmly rejected the United States’ demand to halt all uranium enrichment, asserting its right to continue its nuclear program under international law. This stance comes amid ongoing negotiations between the two nations over Iran’s nuclear activities.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff recently reiterated that any uranium enrichment by Iran is a "red line" for the United States, emphasizing concerns over potential weaponization. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would persist with its enrichment activities regardless of the outcome of the talks, citing the country’s rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also said on Tuesday, May 20, that nuclear talks with the United States were unlikely to yield any results.

Despite the impasse, both sides have expressed a willingness to continue discussions. A fifth round of negotiations is anticipated in Rome, aiming to bridge the significant gaps between the two countries’ positions. 

Meanwhile, new intelligence obtained by the US suggests that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, American media reported on Tuesday, citing multiple US officials familiar with the matter.

It was not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision, American media stated, citing the officials, adding that there is "deep disagreement within the US government about the likelihood that Israel will ultimately act." (INN/VFI News) 

“Dear God, we thank You for protecting us and the whole world from a nuclear war so far. We thank You for not allowing Iran to harness nuclear energy to the point of weapons-grade material and for guiding world leaders into vehemently trying to stop it. We pray in Yeshua's Name that You continue the good work You have started and that You completely dismantle Iran’s nuclear program.”