Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States is close to making a deal with Iran to stop its nuclear weapons program. However, Iranian officials said they still need to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and have not agreed to give up their stockpile. Pakistan is helping to keep the talks between the two countries going.
Key Facts
- President Trump said Iran agreed to nearly everything needed for a deal, including giving back enriched uranium.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry said Iran must continue uranium enrichment based on its needs and has not agreed to surrender its stockpile.
- Enriched uranium can be used to make nuclear weapons if processed further.
- The previous 2015 Iran nuclear deal limited Iran’s uranium enrichment but the US withdrew from it in 2018.
- Pakistan is playing a key role in facilitating talks between the US and Iran.
- Iranian officials say they want nuclear technology only for peaceful, civil uses.
- Experts say the talks are complex and public statements may not show the full picture.
- President Trump said he might visit Islamabad if a deal is signed there.
