|By Adejumo Adekunle
U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed that ongoing discussions between the United States and Iran are centered on 15 key points aimed at resolving tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the top priorities in the negotiations are Iran’s relinquishment of nuclear weapons ambitions, describing them as points “one, two, and three” in the framework of the talks.
He stated that if an agreement is reached, the U.S. would move to seize Iran’s enriched uranium, a critical component of its controversial nuclear activities. Iran, however, has repeatedly rejected such demands, maintaining that it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.
Tensions escalated following military actions launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, a move that has drawn criticism and raised concerns about Washington’s commitment to diplomacy during the negotiation process.
The U.S. position remains focused on preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, particularly as the country continues to operate multiple enrichment facilities.
According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iran currently holds approximately 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity—close to the 90 percent threshold required for weapons-grade material.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that while this stockpile could theoretically enable the production of several nuclear weapons, it does not indicate that Iran currently possesses any.
Trump stressed that dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme is non-negotiable for any agreement to be reached.
“We are very open to negotiating a deal. It must be a favourable agreement, ensuring no further wars and no nuclear weapons,” he said.
He added that Iran had shown willingness to comply with the conditions, warning that failure to reach a deal would lead to intensified military action.
“If any of these conditions are unmet, there will be no deal,” Trump said, adding that the U.S. could step in to retrieve nuclear materials under a successful agreement.
The U.S. president also suggested that recent strikes targeting high-ranking Iranian officials could be interpreted as a form of regime change.
He warned that in the absence of a diplomatic breakthrough, “we will simply continue our bombing campaign with fervor.”
