Jackie Northam

You know, experts I've spoke to say Iran may well be stalling on striking a deal. You know, it's in a very weak position. Its economy is wrecked by years of sanctions. And now it's possibly facing an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities.

You know, experts I've spoke to say Iran may well be stalling on striking a deal. You know, it's in a very weak position. Its economy is wrecked by years of sanctions. And now it's possibly facing an Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities.

Right. Trump said after that call with Putin that the Russian leader had agreed to participate in the nuclear discussions with Iran to help bring out the talks to, quote, a rapid conclusion. Moscow does have some sway with Tehran. They have some arms deals and fought together in Syria, and they are certainly united in their anti-Western stance here. But the two sides aren't tight allies.

Right. Trump said after that call with Putin that the Russian leader had agreed to participate in the nuclear discussions with Iran to help bring out the talks to, quote, a rapid conclusion. Moscow does have some sway with Tehran. They have some arms deals and fought together in Syria, and they are certainly united in their anti-Western stance here. But the two sides aren't tight allies.

Right. Trump said after that call with Putin that the Russian leader had agreed to participate in the nuclear discussions with Iran to help bring out the talks to, quote, a rapid conclusion. Moscow does have some sway with Tehran. They have some arms deals and fought together in Syria, and they are certainly united in their anti-Western stance here. But the two sides aren't tight allies.

And this issue of maintaining its right to enrich uranium for civilian use is paramount to Iran. So it's unlikely Moscow could change that.

And this issue of maintaining its right to enrich uranium for civilian use is paramount to Iran. So it's unlikely Moscow could change that.

And this issue of maintaining its right to enrich uranium for civilian use is paramount to Iran. So it's unlikely Moscow could change that.

Well, a couple months ago, Trump confirmed reports that he told the Israelis not to attack and that he wants to have a deal with Iran rather than any sort of military activities. But, you know, Israel has made it clear they see a nuclear-capable Iran as an existential threat. And a U.N. watchdog has warned that...

Well, a couple months ago, Trump confirmed reports that he told the Israelis not to attack and that he wants to have a deal with Iran rather than any sort of military activities. But, you know, Israel has made it clear they see a nuclear-capable Iran as an existential threat. And a U.N. watchdog has warned that...

Well, a couple months ago, Trump confirmed reports that he told the Israelis not to attack and that he wants to have a deal with Iran rather than any sort of military activities. But, you know, Israel has made it clear they see a nuclear-capable Iran as an existential threat. And a U.N. watchdog has warned that...

Since Trump pulled out of an accord to limit Iran's nuclear program in his first term, Iran has greatly increased its stockpile of enriched uranium and now has enough to theoretically make one bomb.

Since Trump pulled out of an accord to limit Iran's nuclear program in his first term, Iran has greatly increased its stockpile of enriched uranium and now has enough to theoretically make one bomb.

Since Trump pulled out of an accord to limit Iran's nuclear program in his first term, Iran has greatly increased its stockpile of enriched uranium and now has enough to theoretically make one bomb.

This is the fourth round of talks between Iran and the U.S. since mid-April. An earlier one set for last weekend was postponed at the last minute for what Oman said was technical reasons. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakci to discuss Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief and uranium enrichment.

This is the fourth round of talks between Iran and the U.S. since mid-April. An earlier one set for last weekend was postponed at the last minute for what Oman said was technical reasons. President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is due to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakci to discuss Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief and uranium enrichment.

Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for civilian use. President Trump has indicated he's willing to give negotiations with Iran a chance, but has not ruled out military strikes if the nuclear talks fail. The president is due to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates this week. Jackie Northam, NPR News.

Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for civilian use. President Trump has indicated he's willing to give negotiations with Iran a chance, but has not ruled out military strikes if the nuclear talks fail. The president is due to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates this week. Jackie Northam, NPR News.

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