U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that the Trump administration has drawn a firm red line in ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran: zero tolerance for uranium enrichment.

�We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability,� Witkoff said in an appearance on ABC�s This Week. �Everything begins with a deal that does not include enrichment� because enrichment enables weaponization, and we will not allow a bomb to get here.�

The comments mark a notable hardening of the U.S. position. Earlier this year, Witkoff had floated the possibility of permitting Iran to retain a limited enrichment capability under strict oversight. Now, that window appears shut.

�We�ve delivered a proposal to the Iranians that we think addresses some of this without disrespecting them,� Witkoff added, signaling that Washington is still eager for a diplomatic breakthrough�but not at the expense of security.

Negotiators are expected to reconvene this week in Europe for what could be a decisive round of talks. �We hope that it will lead to some real positivity,� Witkoff said, though he stopped short of predicting a breakthrough.

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