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Iran, they reiterate, is prepared to provide full guarantees to the international community and allow oversight, on the condition that its right to enrichment is recognized, a reasonable level. Iran should maintain 20% enrichment, which is essential for producing medical isotopes for over a million patients and for research reactors in Tehran.
The country has invested billions of dollars to reach this point, weathering tough sanctions and making heavy sacrifices. This is not the time to roll back what has been achieved just because Trump wants. Iran cannot sit around waiting for others to supply its medical isotopes, and cannot put its research activities on hold just to see if someone eventually gives it what its people need. The Islamic Republic’s stance is both logical and justified.
This position is consistent across the board — from the Leader to the negotiating team and the general public. But as for the US, its disjointed statements are a sign of internal pressure and discord. The Trump administration is attempting both to settle internal scores and to silence Israeli criticism of a possible deal with Iran.
Iran is pursuing diplomacy with Europe as well. On Friday, Iranian officials met in Turkey with political officials of the UK, France, and Germany, which are the European partners of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal from which Trump withdrew in 2018. The discussions in Turkey covered Tehran-Washington nuclear talks.
Now, while it is necessary for Iran to mend ties with Europe and clear up any lingering doubts—there are doubts regarding the Ukraine war, which Iran needs to clarify for Europe—there is little chance that Europe can leave an impact on the Iran-US talks or a possible deal.
The reason is clear as the Americans have essentially rendered Europe powerless, and Europe has drifted toward a fault line in its relationship with the US.
Due to Trump’s erratic conduct, Europe appears to be pulling away from Washington and might increasingly tilt toward the East and China in the future. Although Europe lacks the resolve to directly counter US policy, its role may still serve as a stabilizing factor in the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Yet, what truly matters is the content of the negotiations taking place between US and Iranian representatives. Tehran will wait to see what’s actually put on the table — that’s what will ultimately reflect Washington’s final stance.
The US should also remember that it owes Iran, as it reneged on its obligations while Tehran had fulfilled its own.