Iran Nuclear Deal Unlikely
U.S. Energy Secretary Says Iran Nuclear Agreement May Not Materialize Amid Ongoing Conflict
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A June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran collapsed after a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire in April, and the breakdown was followed by renewed attacks and stalled peace efforts.
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U.S. officials said American forces permanently disabled two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps crude-oil carriers and destroyed a third after the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer; CENTCOM said no U.S. personnel were injured.
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President Donald Trump has specifically raised the possibility of attacking Iran’s fortified underground facility at Pickaxe Mountain, saying, “We may hit Pickaxe very soon” if activity there indicated a nuclear-related threat.
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Wright described the effort to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons as a “47-year-long effort” that the United States would pursue in cooperation with regional allies, underscoring the administration’s expectation of a potentially prolonged campaign.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would respond more severely to U.S. actions, while Iran continued to insist that its nuclear program is intended for peaceful power generation rather than weapons development.
The U.S. is shifting its Iran strategy away from diplomacy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States may not reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, signaling that Washington may focus instead on destroying Iran's ability to build and deliver nuclear weapons. Wright indicated a deal might have to wait for a future Iranian administration, lowering expectations for a diplomatic settlement that President Trump had previously called a key goal.
The conflict has now stretched seven months, with U.S. and Iranian forces exchanging attacks at sea and Washington imposing military and economic pressure. The fighting around the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns about global energy supplies and contributed to higher U.S. gasoline prices. U.S. officials say the campaign aims to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Tehran maintains its program is peaceful and has warned of stronger retaliation.
Wright Abandons Deal Talk, Pursues Nuclear Degradation
Energy Secretary Wright said the U.S. may be "simply destroying their capabilities" rather than negotiating an agreement. This marks a sharp turn from earlier Trump administration goals. Wright described the effort as a "47-year-long" campaign the U.S. would pursue with regional allies, signaling Washington expects a prolonged military and economic pressure campaign.
June Deal Collapsed After April Ceasefire Breakdown
A memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran fell apart after a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire in April failed to hold. The breakdown triggered renewed attacks and stalled all peace efforts. U.S. officials now say military pressure, not talks, will be the primary tool to constrain Iran's nuclear program and delivery capabilities.
U.S. Destroys Iranian Oil Carriers in Latest Naval Clash
American forces permanently disabled two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps crude-oil carriers and destroyed a third after the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. CENTCOM said no U.S. personnel were injured in the exchange. President Trump has also raised the possibility of attacking Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, saying "We may hit Pickaxe very soon" if activity there poses a nuclear threat.
Iran Warns of Stronger Response as Strait Tensions Rise
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would respond more severely to U.S. actions. Iran continues to insist its nuclear program is intended for peaceful power generation, not weapons. The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has already raised global energy costs and U.S. gasoline prices, adding domestic political pressure on policymakers to resolve the conflict quickly.
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