It appears that nuclear negotiations between the Iranian regime and the United States are moving toward a deadlock, with Tehran in a position of weakness and desperation. Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that the Iranian regime would not be allowed any uranium enrichment, along with Tehran’s rejection of Washington’s offer, indicate a strategic failure for the regime in advancing its nuclear and diplomatic objectives.
On Monday, June 2, Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that under a potential agreement, “we will not allow any uranium enrichment!” This firm stance came after the Axios website reported that the U.S. had offered the Iranian regime a written proposal permitting limited low-purity enrichment (around 3%) for a defined period.
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Trump’s remarks signal a return to the “zero enrichment” policy, which had previously been emphasized by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
In response, Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian regime’s foreign minister, called the U.S. proposal “unacceptable” and stated that Tehran is preparing a response. A senior diplomat close to the Iranian regime’s negotiating team told Reuters that the Washington proposal is “one-sided” and lacks clear details about sanction relief. The diplomat added that the Iranian regime’s nuclear negotiations committee, operating under the supervision of the regime’s supreme leader, found the U.S. offer inadequate and not aligned with Tehran’s interests.
IAEA Reports and Pressure on the Iranian Regime
Two new reports by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), published on June 2, have further weakened the Iranian regime’s position. According to The Wall Street Journal, these reports show that since February 2025, the regime has increased its stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium by about 50%, an amount sufficient for building 10 nuclear weapons. This level of enrichment, which is close to weapons-grade purity, makes the Iranian regime the only non-nuclear country with such capabilities.
The second IAEA report also emphasizes the Iranian regime’s failure to meet its obligations regarding undeclared nuclear material research, indicating that Tehran continues to deceive in its nuclear program.
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These reports have set the stage for the June 9 meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, where the United States and European countries may propose a resolution against the Iranian regime for violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The Wall Street Journal stressed that these reports provide sufficient evidence to justify the swift reimposition of international sanctions on the regime—an action that could intensify both economic and political pressure on Tehran.
Uncertainty Over the Continuation of Negotiations
CNN reported on June 3 that the holding of a sixth round of nuclear talks between the Iranian regime and the United States is shrouded in uncertainty and may not take place at all. Sources familiar with the matter told the network that the Iranian regime views the new U.S. proposal as irrelevant, unrealistic, and overly demanding.
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A senior official of the Iranian regime stated that the repeated shifts in the U.S. position—including retreating from a limited enrichment offer to insisting on zero enrichment—have made the negotiations more difficult. The official added that the U.S. proposal contradicts the understandings reached during the fifth round of talks in Rome on May 23, 2025, which reflects a lack of coherent strategy from Washington.
The Iranian regime is in a position of weakness in the nuclear negotiations. On one hand, the IAEA reports and international pressure have placed Tehran at risk of broad sanctions being reinstated. On the other hand, the regime’s economy is on the brink of collapse under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and the continued devaluation of its national currency.
