“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
May 05, 2025
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LLAW’s NUCLEAR WORLD NEWS TODAY and the GLOBAL RISKS & CONSEQUENCES TOMORROW
In My Opinion:
This “AXIOS” update that continues to muddy the water with Sunday’s latest contradictions — from both Iran and the U.S. — although Iran still insists on maintaining their present nuclear program regardless of any future agreement and Trump seems to talk out of both sides of his mouth, saying “the goal of the negotiations with Iran is to achieve “full dismantlement” of Tehran’s nuclear program”, and then saying they can have a nuclear program, but they would have to buy nuclear fuel rather than create their own refined grade (enrichment) of fuel for their power plants, an idea put forth by Secretary of State Rubio, which Israel’s Netanyahu also favors.
Either way, what Trump is saying because it is impossible to have the “full dismantlement” that Trump is insisting on and still have an Iranian “nuclear program”. Once again, or so it seems to me, Trump’s contradictions are making an actual “deal” leading to a nuclear agreement impossible to achieve. One would think he knows the difference between “total disarmament”, “total dismantlement”, and an ongoing “nuclear program”, but, based on his weekly conflicting demands, he doesn’t seem to understand the differences.
And that scenario is a scary state of affairs, not only in this case, but everything “nuclear” or any other kind of crisis that our country may have to deal with in the future. ~llaw
May 4, 2025 –Politics & Policy
Trump will only accept “total dismantlement” of Iran’s nuclear program
President Trump said the goal of the negotiations with Iran is to achieve “full dismantlement” of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Why it matters: Trump’s remarks in an “Meet the Press” interview aired Sunday are the first time he’s publicly announced the ambitious goal since nuclear talks began with Iran a month ago.
- GOP senators, evangelical leaders and other Trump supporters have called on the president in recent days to make his position clear regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
What they’re saying: “Total dismantlement. Yes, that is all I would accept,” Trump told “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker.
- “I want Iran to be really successful, really great, really fantastic. The only thing they can’t have is a nuclear weapon. If they want to be successful, that’s okay. I want them to be so successful,” Trump said.
- “I just don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon because the world will be destroyed,” he added.
- Trump said he is open to hearing arguments in favor of Iran having a civilian nuclear program, which is something that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also said he supports.
- “There’s a pathway to a civil, peaceful nuclear program if they want one,” Rubio said last month on the “Honestly with Bari Weiss” podcast.
Between the lines: Trump’s statement settles an internal debate within the administration about what the goal of the talks with Iran should be.
- The more hawkish voices in the administration, backed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, say the U.S. must demand the full dismantlement of the Iranian nuclear program and do it by military force if Iran refuses to accept it.
- The other camp within the administration thinks Iran will not accept full dismantlement of its nuclear program and has suggested the U.S. agree to some uranium enrichment in order to get a deal and avoid a military strike that could lead to a war with Iran.
State of play: Iran said several times in public — and made it clear in private — during the U.S. negotiations that it will not accept full dismantlement of its nuclear program.
- U.S. and Iranian negotiators are expected to meet later this week for the fourth round of nuclear talks.
- Trump’s statement will likely have a significant influence on the next round of negotiations.
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Axios
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Nuclear Power
NEWS
Fleischmann: The Time to Forge America’s Nuclear Energy Future is Now
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Iran says its stance on nuclear talks with US remains constant | Reuters
Reuters
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Nuclear Power Emergencies
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International Atomic Energy Agency
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Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Iran unveils new solid-fueled ballistic missile, state TV reports – The Washington Post
The Washington Post
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Ukraine’s ex-spy boss: Russian nuclear theater froze 2022 counteroffensive
Euromaidan Press
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Iran Rages As Trump’s Most Provocative Demand of ‘Total Dismantlement…’ Of Nuclear Missiles
YouTube
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Nuclear War
NEWS
Is Europe ready to defend itself? Four key charts tell the story – CNN
CNN
But the American nuclear war chest roughly matches Russia’s, and dozens of those US warheads are located in Europe. Up next.
Iran Rolls Out 1200KM ‘MISSILE BOMB’ Hours After Trump Issues Nuclear Ultimatum
YouTube
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Ukraine war latest: Ceasefire with Russia possible ‘at any moment’, Zelenskyy says – Sky News
Sky News
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Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Anticipating where future thermal areas may develop in Yellowstone National Park
USGS.gov
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Evidence Network
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US: Yellowstone’s volcanic stability confirmed using vibrator truck – Interesting Engineering
Interesting Engineering
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