The United States and Iran are gearing up for a third round of nuclear talks this weekend, moving into a more challenging phase of technical negotiations as Washington outlines its requirements.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US does not want Iran to enrich its own nuclear material but rather import the necessary nuclear fuel for a civilian energy program. Iran, on the other hand, insists on its right to enrich uranium.
Despite previous positive talks, the upcoming negotiations are expected to be more intricate, focusing on the specifics of Iran's nuclear program where Tehran and Washington hold differing views.
The 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, including the US, aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), allowed Iran to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
However, the deal was abandoned by Trump in 2018, leading Iran to advance its uranium enrichment. The US is now seeking a new, stronger agreement with Iran, raising questions about Iran's nuclear program.
Technical and political experts are set to engage in discussions to address the complexities of a potential new nuclear agreement. Stay tuned for updates on the US-Iran nuclear talks with CNN.