White House says Trump’s ‘red line’ against Iran nuclear enrichment remains
Why it matters: The upcoming negotiations in Pakistan will determine if the US and Iran can solidify a ceasefire and address the contentious issue of uranium enrichment.
- White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reiterated that President Trump's "red line" against Iranian uranium enrichment remains unchanged, rejecting Iran's "wish list" for a ceasefire.
- Iran's initial 10-point proposal was "literally thrown in the garbage" by Trump's team, according to Leavitt, though a revised plan was later deemed a "workable basis on which to negotiate" by Trump.
- Vice President JD Vance will lead the US negotiation team, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday.
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expressed skepticism about the talks, alleging that the US and Israel have already violated the ceasefire by continuing the war in Lebanon, entering Iranian airspace with drones, and denying Iran's right to uranium enrichment.
The White House maintains President Trump's "red line" against Iranian uranium enrichment, despite a proposed ceasefire deal that Iran claims includes this right. While a two-week ceasefire is in effect and negotiations are set for Saturday in Pakistan, Iran's Parliament Speaker has already cast doubt on the talks, citing alleged US and Israeli ceasefire violations.
