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US UN Envoy Signals Continued Pressure on Iran Pending Nuclear Deal

Oct 23, 2026 03:41 AM CT New York, United States nuclear-program,diplomacy,united-states,iran,un

Summary

US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated that Washington will maintain pressure on Iran until a nuclear agreement is reached. The envoy emphasized the US objective to eliminate Iran's existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, signaling a firm stance against enrichment capabilities.

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According to US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Washington will also seek to eliminate Iran’s existing stockpile of highly enriched nuclear material

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Asserted that the conflict/pressure will continue until a nuclear deal is struck and demanded the elimination of Iran's HEU stockpile.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US diplomatic demands regarding nuclear material and deal conditions.

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