US Demands Iran Halt Enrichment, Missiles, Proxy Support

The United States reiterated demands that Iran permanently halt uranium enrichment, limit its ballistic missile program, and end all support for the Axis of Resistance as preconditions for talks. Two Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran views Trump's demand on ballistic missiles as a 'bigger obstacle' than the enrichment demand, signaling deep incompatibility in negotiating positions ahead of planned Oman talks.