Majority of GOP Lawmakers Demand End to Iran Uranium Enrichment

A majority of Congressional Republicans are united in urging President Donald Trump to reject any nuclear deal with Iran that allows the country to retain uranium enrichment capabilities. Letters signed by over 200 Republican lawmakers emphasize the need for the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear enrichment program, criticizing the 2015 JCPOA deal for enabling Iran to continue enriching uranium and delaying nuclear breakout. Senate Republicans, led by Sens. Pete Ricketts and Ted Cruz, and House Republicans led by Rep. August Pfluger, assert that the Trump administration has correctly drawn a red line against any deal permitting enrichment, warning that Iran must not be allowed to maintain such capabilities even for peaceful purposes. This hardline stance contrasts with Iran's position, as Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has declared uranium enrichment a "red line" for Iran, essential to national pride and peaceful use, and a condition for any agreement with the U.S. The divergent views highlight the ongoing challenges as U.S.-Iran indirect talks continue, with Iran rejecting zero enrichment demands and emphasizing its right to peaceful nuclear technology. Trump himself has hinted at a potential deal with Iran under strict conditions, including no nuclear weapons capability.