00:24Iran
00:26just drew a hard red line ahead of critical nuclear talks in Geneva. Foreign Minister
00:32Abbas Arakji issued a blunt warning to the United States. I must say this very clearly
00:39and precisely, Iran's missiles and defense system will never be subject to any negotiations.
00:46This comes as U.S. and Iranian envoys prepare for indirect talks mediated by Oman, and the
00:53stakes could not be higher. Arakji's remarks were circulated widely on social media and
01:00reported across global outlets. He emphasized, Iran's ballistic missile program and defense
01:06systems are permanently off the table, and nuclear discussions may proceed, but only
01:12on enrichment limits and sanctions relief. This is Tehran drawing a line in the sand, making
01:19it clear that missiles are non-negotiable. Iran sees its missile arsenal as essential
01:25for national defense against U.S., Israeli and Gulf threats, regional deterrence, especially
01:32amid repeated U.S. military deployments. From Washington's perspective, President Donald Trump
01:38insists any deal must include missiles, regional proxies, and a broad limitation on Iran's influence.
01:46Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for even stricter terms, including
01:53dismantling nuclear infrastructure and capping missile ranges. Analysts warn that this fundamental
02:00disagreement makes a grand bargain extremely challenging. Indirect talks began in Oman earlier
02:08this month, with Iran signaling some flexibility on nuclear enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief.
02:15Iran has even floated potential economic incentives, such as energy, mining, and aviation deals,
02:22but missiles remain untouchable. U.S. carrier strike groups, including the USS Gerald Ford, are in the Gulf.
02:30Israel has been discussing potential contingencies with the U.S., including pre-positioned air support
02:37and logistics. These deployments send a clear signal diplomacy is preferred, but military readiness
02:44is non-negotiable. As negotiations resume in Geneva, all eyes are on whether diplomacy can overcome these
02:52entrenched red lines, or if they will push the region toward confrontation.
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