National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan briefed US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on the growing risk that Iran would abandon its promise not to develop nuclear weapons, according to the Telegraph. . The warning comes as President Donald Trump considers airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities after retaking the White House.
Iran’s regional influence has declined due to Israeli attacks on its proxies and the collapse of allies such as Bashar al-Assad in Syria. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan also said the instability could prompt Iran to accelerate its nuclear program as a defensive measure, the Telegraph claimed.
US President-elect Donald Trump and his team reportedly appreciate Iran’s declining position while potentially accepting more aggressive military options compared to the previous administration’s diplomatic approach. It is said that it is.
In addition, the United Nations nuclear regulator has indicated that Iran is nearing the ability to build nuclear weapons, further complicating efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, the Telegraph reported. Reported. Serious tensions have risen as Iran protests U.S. sanctions and arrests of its citizens related to technology transfers, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to retaliate against Iranian proxies in Yemen.
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What was the latest warning issued by the White House to the administration of incoming US President-elect Donald Trump?
The White House has warned that Iran’s loss of a key ally in recent conflicts weakens its position in the Middle East and could eventually pursue nuclear weapons.
What did National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan explain to President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team?
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan briefed President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on the growing risk that Iran will abandon its promise not to develop nuclear weapons.
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