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Iran Sees Rome Talks as Major Diplomatic Win

(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - From Iran's point of view, the Rome talks are seen as a major diplomatic win. The Omani Foreign Ministry's statement, reflecting the official positions of both parties, outlines the core principles of the emerging agreement: elimination of Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, alongside permission to continue developing civilian nuclear energy. This language suggests that the Americans have, at least for now, abandoned several of the fundamental demands that were emphasized before negotiations began. Chief among these were: a complete halt to uranium enrichment; termination of the ballistic missile program capable of delivering nuclear warheads; and ending support for regional terrorist organizations. However, a senior international source told Israel Hayom that the American delegation, led by Steve Witkoff, has defined as off-limits all industries and developments related to nuclear weapons. This includes warhead development, the mechanism intended to detonate a nuclear charge inside a missile, as well as missiles specifically designed to carry such warheads. Behind the scenes, the deal's opponents, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are warning against a deal resembling the one signed by the Obama administration, and questioning how Trump, who annulled that agreement in 2019, could now endorse something similar. This position, which mirrors Israel's stance, is also supported by Western intelligence agencies, including those of Germany and the UK, which have expressed serious doubts about both the enforceability of any agreement and Iran's long-term willingness to comply with its terms.
2025-04-20 00:00:00
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