US-Iran Tensions Flare as Witkoff Rejects Uranium Enrichment, Araghchi Vows to Continue

The United States and Iran are locked in a new standoff over Iran's uranium enrichment program. US envoy Steve Witkoff stated definitively that the US will not allow Iran to enrich uranium, even by 1%, emphasizing the potential for nuclear weaponization. "We cannot allow even one percent of enrichment capability," Witkoff said in an interview. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi quickly countered this assertion, stating via X that Iran's enrichment activities will continue regardless of any agreements. This statement underscores the deep divisions and the potential for further conflict. The contrasting viewpoints highlight the complexity of the situation and the challenges ahead in reaching a resolution.