U.S. Signals Diplomacy With Iran May Fail as Washington Considers Destroying Nuclear Capabilities
The United States is signaling that diplomacy with Iran may no longer be enough to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program, as Washington considers continuing military pressure instead of reaching a new nuclear agreement.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there may be no nuclear agreement with Iran, suggesting that Washington could instead focus on destroying Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon if negotiations fail.
Wright said the Trump administration remains focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while U.S. military and economic pressure on Tehran continues
The comments come as diplomatic efforts remain stalled following the collapse of an interim agreement, while the United States has continued targeting Iranian military and economic capabilities.
The situation has raised concerns that Washington could shift further away from negotiations and toward a strategy centered on military action and the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency says it has been unable to verify the status of Iran’s declared nuclear materials and facilities for more than a year, describing the lack of access as a serious proliferation concern.
