Rep. August Pfluger insists that anything short of a
complete nuclear disbandment is unacceptable. Lawmakers also question the
potential sidelining of Israel, a key US ally, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has
called for the “Libya model” of total dismantlement. Tensions rise as Netanyahu
considers action against Iran’s facilities, though such a move would likely
need US backing.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff has taken over the Iran file and
advocates for a robust verification program to ensure Iran’s compliance.
However, skepticism remains high among lawmakers. Sen. Tommy Tuberville
supports a verifiable deal but doubts its feasibility, while Sen. Roger Wicker
warns against trusting Iran.
Iran's nuclear capability has advanced significantly since
the JCPOA. Experts now say Iran could fuel a bomb within weeks. However, US
intelligence maintains Iran has not yet chosen to weaponize its nuclear
material.
Despite its nuclear progress, Iran has lost leverage. Its
regional influence has waned due to conflicts with Israel and economic decline
under US sanctions. The Iranian currency has plummeted, inflation is high, and
the government struggles to provide basic services.
Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi views the upcoming
talks as a genuine diplomatic opening, citing recent communication with the US.
He also appealed to Trump’s business instincts, suggesting a potential
“trillion-dollar” opportunity through cooperation.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Iran must
never obtain nuclear weapons or threaten regional stability. Yet Iran signals
it may accept JCPOA-like terms for sanctions relief, though it rejects broader
US demands. As both sides lower expectations, Iran insists military threats
must be removed for diplomacy to succeed.
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