• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Republicans urge Trump to follow through on his plan to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities

by May 14, 2025
written by May 14, 2025

Congressional Republicans are urging President Donald Trump to remain committed to a hardline Iran strategy, calling for the complete dismantlement of the regime’s nuclear enrichment capabilities in a letter that drew wide support. 

The U.S. ‘cannot afford’ an agreement like the 2015 nuclear deal under then-President Barack Obama that ‘buys time’ for Iran to quietly continue its nuclear program, the letter, signed by over 200 members of Congress, stated. 

Iran must give up its uranium enrichment capacity entirely – even for energy purposes, the lawmakers wrote. Their letter was spearheaded by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and House Republican Study Committee Chair Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas. It is signed by every GOP senator except libertarian-minded Rand Paul, R-Ky., and 177 Republican House members. 

‘The scope and breadth of Iran’s nuclear buildout have made it impossible to verify any new deal that allows Iran to continue enriching uranium,’ the letter read. ‘The regime must give up any capacity for enrichment.’

The lawmakers praised Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during his first term and his administration’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign. 

‘We cannot afford another agreement that enables Iran to play for time, as the JCPOA did,’ the letter stated. ‘The Iranian regime should know that the administration has Congressional backing to ensure their ability to enrich uranium is permanently eliminated.’

‘You and your administration have therefore correctly drawn a red line against a deal that allows Iran to retain any enrichment capacity,’ the letter said. ‘As always, we stand ready to provide you and your administration whatever resources you need to advance American national security interests.’

When asked last week if Iran could have a civil enrichment program if it did not produce weapons-grade material that could be used in a bomb, Trump said, ‘We haven’t made that decision yet.’

However, more recently, Special Envoy to the MIddle East Steve Witkoff seemed to draw a red line against the prospect – a departure from previous comments. 

‘An enrichment program can never exist in the state of Iran ever again,’ Witkoff said in an interview with Breitbart. 

Last month, Witkoff suggested Iran may be allowed to enrich uranium to low levels. 

‘They do not need to enrich past 3.67 percent,’ Witkoff said. ‘In some circumstances, they’re at 60 percent. In other circumstances, 20 percent. That cannot be. And you do not need to run – as they claim – a civil nuclear programme where you’re enriching past 3.67 percent,’ he said on Fox News. 

Such a demand could complicate talks with Tehran, which has repeatedly asserted its right to a civil nuclear program. 

Iranian and U.S. officials ended talks in Oman over the weekend on a positive note, despite seemingly remaining at odds over the issue. 

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tuesday that talks had not delved into the matter yet, but Iran would be open to a temporary restriction on enrichment levels. 

‘For a limited period of time, we can accept a series of restrictions on the level and volume of enrichment,’ said Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi, according to Tassim news agency.’We have not yet gone into details about the level and volume of enrichment.’

READ THE LETTER BELOW. APP USERS: CLICK HERE

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said Saturday that enriching uranium was ‘non-negotiable’ in any sort of deal. 

‘If the goal of the negotiations is to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights, I state clearly that Iran will not back down from any of its rights,’ Aragchi said, according to state media. 

‘Iran continues negotiations in good faith, and if the goal of these talks is to ensure the non-acquisition of nuclear weapons, an agreement is possible. However, if the aim is to limit Iran’s nuclear rights, Iran will never retreat from its rights.’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday added that calls to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear facilities were ‘unacceptable,’ and, ‘Iran will not give up its peaceful nuclear rights under any circumstances and will not back down from its rights in the face of pressure.’

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Trump signs agreements with Qatar on defense and Boeing purchases
next post
Dem lawmaker seethes RFK Jr’s ‘legitimacy’ as HHS secretary has ‘expired’ in heated exchange

related articles

Biden only hand-signed one pardon during final spree,...

June 5, 2025

GOP bill takes aim at Congress’ ‘no rules...

June 5, 2025

White House highlights Pelosi hypocrisy after Schiff demands Trump admin...

June 5, 2025

Ex-Biden advisor calls Jean-Pierre ‘kinda dumb,’ deletes tweet,...

June 5, 2025

Musk says Trump would have lost 2024 election...

June 5, 2025

‘Sick puppy’ Tim Walz should never have been...

June 5, 2025

Musk says Trump would have lost 2024 election...

June 5, 2025

Federal judge orders Trump to restore funding to...

June 5, 2025

Trump responds to Biden dismissal of autopen probe,...

June 5, 2025

‘Coming for us’: Expert sounds alarm on CCP’s...

June 5, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Top US ally, SDF commander in Syria warns of ISIS return if Turkish airstrikes don’t stop

    December 13, 2024
  • Trump State Department declares Tren de Aragua, MS-13, Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

    February 20, 2025
  • Trump support among young Black and Latino men spikes in new poll

    October 24, 2024
  • Biden supports bringing adversarial nations into new UN cyber crime alliance

    November 12, 2024
  • GOP senators rally behind Hegseth after Signal chat leak, say calls for his firing are ‘hot garbage’

    March 27, 2025

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 3

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 4

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (4,832)
  • Investing (624)
  • Stock (788)

Latest Posts

  • ‘Moana 2’-led Thanksgiving box office could be best in post-pandemic era

    November 27, 2024
  • Venezuela blocks X amid escalating tensions between Maduro and Musk

    August 9, 2024
  • House Freedom Caucus draws battle lines on reconciliation fight after presenting plan to Trump

    January 16, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Trump removes Antony Blinken, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg’s security clearances among others

    February 9, 2025
  • Republican Kevin Hern profits from UNH stock while overseeing Medicare policy

    July 18, 2024
  • Top Dems demand special counsel to investigate Jared Kushner less than 2 weeks from Election Day

    October 25, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • Oil and natural gas: Oil falls to new July low on Friday

    July 22, 2024
  • Palantir stock continues slide on Thursday: why these analysts remain bullish

    February 21, 2025
  • Hawley says muzzled Meta whistleblower will testify over China dealings next week

    April 3, 2025
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock