• Netanyahu insists that Iran must relinquish all enriched uranium in any US deal.
• He calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just halting enrichment.
• US and Iran resume talks in Switzerland amid rising regional tensions.
• Iran proposes compromises if the US is willing to discuss lifting sanctions.
• Tensions are high, with the US sending additional military assets to the Middle East.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as a necessity for any potential agreement between the United States and Iran. Speaking at the annual Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, he stated that there should be no capability for uranium enrichment left in the country, emphasizing that all enriched material must be removed from Iran. These remarks come as negotiations between US and Iranian officials are set to resume in Switzerland, amid heightened skepticism from Netanyahu regarding the potential outcomes of these talks, according to aljazeera, bbc, and reuters.

No agreement can be reached without "effective inspections" and a complete halt to Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities, Netanyahu added. He highlighted the need for substantial verification mechanisms to ensure compliance. "There has to be real inspection, substantive inspections, no lead-time inspections," he said. This insistence underscores deep-seated concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions, especially in light of past negotiations that had faltered, and as US officials mention increasing military readiness in the region, according to aljazeera and reuters.

In the backdrop of these discussions, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has indicated that Tehran is open to discussing compromises, including potentially diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. However, he emphasized that zero enrichment remains a "red line" for Iran under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The US has ramped up pressure for a compromise while ensuring military readiness, including the deployment of aircraft carriers to the region, as stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to bbc and reuters.

Finally, tensions surrounding a potential nuclear deal are compounded by statements from both US and Israeli leadership regarding military options if diplomacy fails. In recent communications, Trump mentioned that if a deal cannot be finalized, preparations for corresponding military actions are underway. These developments raise concerns over the risk of military conflicts escalating in the Middle East if negotiations falter, according to aljazeera, bbc, and reuters.