Leading the Charge: One America News Network

Netanyahu, in a video address last week, emphasized: “I am committed to preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons… I will not relent on this, nor withdraw— not even an inch.”

The Israeli PM further asserted that “Iran could have developed a nuclear weapon a decade ago” if not for his previous actions.

Trump is confident that “all options are on the table” to block Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, including military actions that target its uranium enrichment and missile stockpiling efforts. This was echoed by U.S. national security advisor Mike Waltz last month on ABC News‘s “This Week” program.

However, a February report from the UN’s nuclear watchdog indicates that Tehran’s uranium enrichment is nearing weapons-grade levels.

“We cannot have a world where the ayatollahs have their finger on the nuclear button,” Waltz told co-host Martha Raddatz on March 16^th. “We cannot allow a scenario that sparks an arms race in the Middle East regarding nuclear proliferation. President Trump is determined, by whatever means necessary.”

Indirect discussions concerning Tehran’s nuclear agenda have been ongoing among U.S. and Iranian diplomats across the Middle East and Europe, with more talks scheduled this weekend in Oman.

After a brief indication of a potential compromise involving “verification” of enrichment levels to prevent Iran from producing weapons-grade material, Steve Witkoff, the envoy overseeing the negotiations, has also backed ending Iran’s nuclear program.

“Conversations with the Iranians will focus on two critical points: enrichment, as you mentioned—they do not need to enrich above 3.67%,” Witkoff stated last week. “In certain cases, they’re enriching at 60%. In others, 20%.”

“This situation is untenable, and they do not require a ‘civil nuclear program’ where they enrich above 3.67%. Thus, verification of their enrichment program will be central to our discussions,” he added.

Through mediators, the U.S. and Iran have been able to communicate from separate rooms during previous discussions in Oman and Rome.

According to the Times of Israel, Michael Anton, the head of policy planning at the State Department, is expected to lead the third round of negotiations on Saturday.

In his TIME Magazine interview, Trump also criticized former President Joe Biden for loosening sanctions on Iran, which allowed terrorist groups to accumulate weapons.

“There was no funding for Hamas. There was no funding for Hezbollah. Iran was financially constrained under Trump, and everyone knows it,” the GOP president stated. “Once Biden removed those sanctions, he allowed China and others to purchase oil, providing Iran with $300 billion in cash over four years,” he continued.

“They resumed financing terror operations, including Hamas. Hamas was out of business. Hezbollah was on the verge of collapse. Iran had no funds while I was in office. I hold the Biden administration accountable for letting Iran re-enter the game without securing a deal.”