Trump mulls token enrichment as leverage while strike options on Iran loom
TL;DR
The Trump administration says it could accept a detailed deal allowing Iran limited, verifiable 'token' enrichment if it proves the program remains peaceful, signaling a narrow path between hard red lines and diplomacy. Some advisers warn Trump could still order military action, including strikes targeting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son. Iran insists enrichment rights are civilian and resists zero-enrichment demands, while Geneva talks focus on ‘technical measures’ and confidence-building steps. Any proposal would need thorough verification to win support at home and in the region, and the outcome remains uncertain.
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