Iran's Nuclear Program Talks with the United States

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The United States and Iran are in talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, with the U.S. insisting on Iran stopping uranium enrichment. Iran, however, maintains that its right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable. The U.N. nuclear watchdog has raised concerns about Iran accelerating uranium enrichment to high levels.

Key Points

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran must stop enriching uranium under any deal with the U.S.
  • Iran insists that its right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable
  • U.N. nuclear watchdog has expressed concerns about Iran's rapid uranium enrichment to high levels

Pros

  • Preventing Iran from developing a nuclear bomb
  • Seeking a pathway to a civil, peaceful nuclear program for Iran

Cons

  • Disagreement on Iran's right to enrich uranium
  • Concerns raised by the U.N. nuclear watchdog about Iran's high-level uranium enrichment