Putin, Trump both oppose Iranian nukes
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Beyond Ukraine, the Trump-Putin call addressed Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a pressing issue as Tehran’s uranium enrichment program advances. “We also discussed Iran, and the fact that time is running out on Iran’s decision pertaining to nuclear weapons, which must be made quickly!” Trump wrote. He emphasized his stance: “I stated to President Putin that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and, on this, I believe that we were in agreement.” Putin offered to assist in U.S.-Iran talks, suggesting Russia could play a role in breaking the current impasse.
Russia’s relationship with Iran has deepened since the Ukraine war began, driven by mutual opposition to Western sanctions. In 2024, Iran supplied Russia with missiles for the Ukraine front, receiving Russian fighter jets in return. This alliance complicates Trump’s efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program, as Tehran remains defiant. Reports on Monday suggested the Trump administration might allow limited uranium enrichment, but Trump swiftly denied these claims, reaffirming his hardline stance against any enrichment.
Iran’s rejection of the U.S. proposal on Wednesday, vowing to continue its nuclear enrichment, adds urgency to the situation. Trump’s firm position aligns with his goal of preventing nuclear proliferation, a cornerstone of his foreign policy. Putin’s willingness to engage in these discussions, as Trump noted, “could, perhaps, be helpful in getting this brought to a rapid conclusion,” offering a potential diplomatic lifeline, though skepticism remains about Russia’s motives given its ties to Iran.
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The US is certainly capable of taking out Iran's nuclear operations and getting Russia on the same side would make that effort less dangerous. Iran has an irrational hatred of Israel. That hatred is based on Iran's hostility to Israel's obvious rejection of Islam. The current Iranian position came about becasue of the take over of Iran by Islamic religious bigots. I doubt that there is majority support for such a position with in Iran. Israel has the means to not only defend itself but to also impose significant damage on the Iranian regime.
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