Nuclear discussions in Rome: Iran's doubts and Trump's threat!

Nuclear discussions in Rome: Iran's doubts and Trump's threat!

Rom, Italien - On April 18, 2025, the current nuclear negotiations between the USA and Iran take place in Rome. These discussions, which are conveyed by the Oman, aim to achieve a new agreement on the Iranian nuclear program. In view of the tense geopolitical situation, Western countries accuse Iran of developing nuclear weapons, which Tehran vehemently rejects. Negotiations follow a number of political tensions after the United States has unilaterally got out of the international nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA) under the government of Donald Trump.

Trump has warned of military consequences in the past if these negotiations fail. After the first round of the talks in Maskat, both sides described the discussions as "constructive", but Iran expresses "serious doubts" in the intentions of Washington. As part of the talks, Washington demands a return to uranium enrichment to a maximum of 3.67 percent and far -reaching access permit for international inspectors.

trust and uncertainties

Iran, on the other hand, insists on his right to use nuclear energy peacefully and rejects a complete waiver of uranium enrichment. In the middle of these tensions, Tehran also requires guarantees that the United States will not get out of a new agreement again. International observers are skeptical about the chances of success of these negotiations, with mutual distrust of the US sanctions and the threats of Trump. Experts in regional security indicate that there are little opportunities for a sustainable breakthrough without confidence -building measures.

An extensive context of the nuclear discussions reveals itself when you look at the history of the nuclear agreement. The diplomatic success in Vienna in July 2015 resulted in negotiations from twelve years in which Iran committed itself to significantly reducing its nuclear activities. This was done in an exchange for gradual abolition of economic sanctions by the UN, the EU and the USA. Despite the fact that this contract is formally valid until October 2025, current developments have complicated the situation again.

Current developments and challenges

After the US withdrawal from the Agreement, Iran began to enrich uranium beyond the permitted quantities and at the same time restricted the controls of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Current reports show that Iran has significantly expanded its enrichment to 60 percent. According to an IAEA report, Iran had almost 275 kg of uranium at the beginning of February, enriched to 60 percent, which is a dramatic increase. If they could be enriched to 90 percent, theoretically, they could be enriched.

In addition to the technical aspects, the economic situation in Iran is worrying. The Iranian currency, the Rial, has lost value and is at a record low. This severe financial and economic crisis is burdening the country and leads to a dilemma for the Iranian government: while it faces an ideological rejection of negotiations with the USA, it must also keep an eye on the economic realities.

Finally, it can be said that the upcoming negotiations are of crucial importance for both the United States and Iran. The political and military tensions in the region are high, and while Iran talks with western states as well as with Russia and China, it remains to be seen to what extent both sides are willing to make concessions and find a acceptable way for both sides.

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