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Trump warns Iranian centrifuge options: Mild or brutal end

President of the United States, Donald Trump, warns that Iranian centrifuges for uranium enrichment could be destroyed either "nicely" or "viciously," depending on the nuclear agreement.

Trump threatens Iran. "Gently or brutally"
Trump threatens Iran. "Gently or brutally"
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Kamila Gurgul

what do you need to know?

  • Donald Trump announced that Iranian centrifuges for uranium enrichment could be destroyed depending on the progress in negotiations regarding the nuclear agreement.
  • The United States and Iran are planning another round of talks on the nuclear program, scheduled for this coming weekend, with Oman acting as a mediator.
  • US Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that the new agreement must be stricter than the previous one to effectively prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

What are the options for Iranian centrifuges?

In a radio interview, President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that Iranian centrifuges for uranium enrichment could be destroyed "nicly" under a new nuclear agreement or "viciously" in the absence of one. "I would much prefer a strong, verified deal," Trump emphasized, adding that the final decision has not yet been made.

Will the new agreement with Iran be more stringent?

US Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Washington, highlighted that the previous control system was "incredibly weak." "We think that there is a deal here that would really integrate Iran into the global economy, that would be really good for the Iranian people, but would result in the complete cessation of any chance that they get a nuclear weapon — that’s what we’re negotiating toward," said Vance.

The United States and Iran are preparing for the fourth round of talks concerning the nuclear program. The dialogue, which started in mid-April, is facilitated by Oman. The aim is to reach an agreement that would limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting some sanctions.

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