Iran Holds Fast in Talks with U.S. (Soufan Center)

Fundamental differences on Iran’s ability to enrich uranium stand in the way of a U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement. Iran will soon formally respond to a U.S. proposal for Iran to join a new regional consortium that would supply nuclear fuel to Middle East countries that seek to rely on civilian nuclear power. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, opposes any agreement requiring Iran to give up control of its enrichment capabilities, even at the threat of additional sanctions or attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Israeli leaders are preparing to militarily address an “existential threat” of a nuclear-armed Iran, if U.S.-Iran talks collapse.

Iran Holds Fast in Talks with U.S. – The Soufan Center