Summary
The United States has requested that Iran dismantle its key nuclear facilities and remove some of its enriched uranium in ongoing negotiations. Iran appears open to making concessions but is concerned about the level of sanctions relief it would receive in return. The situation follows past military actions by the U.S. and continued concerns about Iran's nuclear intentions.
Key Facts
- The U.S. wants Iran to dismantle its nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
- Iran might accept bigger concessions depending on sanctions relief offered by the U.S.
- President Trump ordered airstrikes in June 2025 against Iran's nuclear facilities.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program due to these strikes.
- The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency estimated Iran could quickly produce enough material for a nuclear bomb.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful and denies intentions to build nuclear weapons.
- Iran previously enriched uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels.
- Ongoing Geneva talks are critical, with the U.S. military presence increased in the Middle East.
