Nuclear experts are urging President Trump to keep Iran’s nuclear program at the center of negotiations, warning that Tehran could use the Hormuz crisis to secure sanctions relief and other concessions before addressing its remaining nuclear capabilities.
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
Iran’s top Revolutionary Guard commander, Ahmad Vahidi, declared that Tehran would continue working on nuclear weapons as long as the United States and Israel possess them. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by vowing to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, with or without a diplomatic agreement.
President Trump has said that military force remains an option if Iran abandons the talks, while insisting Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Nuclear experts, including Andrea Stricker and Kelsey Davenport, have warned that postponing the nuclear issues would allow the regime to preserve its remaining enriched-uranium stockpiles and avoid fully dismantling its nuclear infrastructure.
Negotiation Strategy
Stricker and Davenport have recommended that the administration prioritize restoring access for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency before beginning detailed nuclear negotiations. They have also suggested pairing sanctions relief with specific, verifiable Iranian steps rather than negotiating one sweeping package.
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