President Trump told the New York Times that any nuclear agreement would limit Iran to low-level uranium enrichment not usable for military purposes, and that negotiators are discussing a 15-20 year enrichment ban. He warned that if no deal is reached within 60 days, the US would return to military strikes, according to a Times interview cited by Amit Segal (N12).
President Trump has elaborated on the parameters of a prospective nuclear deal with Iran in an interview with the New York Times, according to details reported by Amit Segal (N12) on Monday morning. Trump stated that any final agreement would cap Iranian enrichment at a low level, insufficient for military purposes, and that talks currently focus on a 15-20 year prohibition on enrichment. He reiterated his 60-day ultimatum: failure to reach a deal would see the US resume military strikes.
The remarks expand on Trump's earlier statements from overnight and over the weekend, as The Zioneer has reported — first a 60-day deadline conveyed to mediators (Saturday), then confirmation that final-stage talks would start Friday in Switzerland (Monday 02:35), and a subsequent proposal to become the region's 'guardian' for 20% of revenue (Monday 04:07). This latest interview adds specificity on enrichment levels and the duration of restrictions. The same interview also produced multiple versions published by The Zioneer at 02:09 on Monday, covering toll-free Strait of Hormuz passages, criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the dual threat of renewed strikes or a guardian role for Washington.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has not yet responded. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the agreement does not bind Israel: 'We are not a banana republic.' Israeli officials have expressed concern in recent days that the emerging deal may allow Iran to retain enriched uranium on its soil rather than remove it, as The Zioneer reported on Saturday.
What remains open: No final deal text has been released, and Trump's reported description of enrichment caps has not been independently verified. The 60-day deadline was first reported by a single Arab outlet, and its precise trigger date remains unspecified.
7 developments
- StrongTrump tells NYT: Iran nuclear talks will begin Friday in Switzerland; 15-20 year enrichment suspension on table
- StrongTrump reportedly approves low-level uranium enrichment in Iran, drawing Israeli disappointment
- StrongTrump says Iran will halt fire on Israel for at least a week, warns of 'wipe out' if talks fail
- DevelopingTrump gives Iran 60-day deadline to reach nuclear deal
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