Iran's Supreme Leader Weighs US Nuclear Talks as Economic Strain Threatens Regime Stability
April 16, 2025
Currently, Iran possesses 274.8 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium, enough to produce approximately six nuclear weapons if further enriched.
As part of its strategy in the nuclear talks, Iran is conducting an informational campaign to distance itself from the Axis of Resistance.
In Yemen, anti-Houthi factions are planning a coordinated ground offensive to retake territory, necessitating political and military coordination among fragmented groups.
In Syria, the Eighth Brigade announced its dissolution and readiness to hand over arms to the transitional government amid increasing government pressure.
Despite historical opposition, Iran is reportedly collaborating with Sunni extremist groups in Syria, including ISIS, to destabilize the transitional government.
The Critical Threats Project and the Institute for the Study of War recently released updates on Iranian activities that threaten regional stability and US interests.
Officials have warned Khamenei that the threat of military action from the US and Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities is serious, which could lead to internal unrest.
Khamenei's cautious approach aims to manage domestic expectations regarding potential nuclear agreements, urging against excessive optimism or pessimism.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, emphasized that any nuclear deal must eliminate Iran's uranium enrichment program, which poses a significant threat.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is considering nuclear negotiations with the United States, motivated by the need to preserve regime stability amid economic challenges and the threat of internal unrest.
The dire economic situation in Iran makes the prospect of war particularly risky for the Islamic Republic's stability, prompting Khamenei to seek diplomatic solutions.
US-Iran discussions on the nuclear issue are scheduled to take place in Oman, where the US administration is reportedly debating possible compromises.
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