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No uranium enrichment under any Iran deal

By JNS Staff

(JNS) — U.S. President Donald Trump stated unequivocally that the nuclear deal currently being discussed with Iran will not allow any uranium enrichment, contradicting earlier media reports.

The statement came shortly after Israeli news outlet Walla, citing two sources familiar with the deal, reported on Monday that Washington was open to permitting Iran limited, low-level uranium enrichment for an unspecified duration.

That report conflicted with earlier reassurances from senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco...