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22 Feb 2026, 06:20

Witkoff: Trump has set Iran's red lines as zero enrichment and seizure of enriched uranium stockpile

While nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington over key issues have yet to reach a conclusion and everyone is waiting for Tehran's proposed plan, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy, reiterated that Donald Trump's clear red lines are zero enrichment and the seizure of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.

In his latest interview, Steve Witkoff also mentioned that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is "curious" to know why the Islamic Republic has not yet "surrendered" despite increasing pressures and the prominent presence of the U.S. Navy in the region.

On Saturday, February 21, in an interview with Fox News, Mr. Witkoff explained: "Before we went there, the President set the direction for me and Jared and stated the red lines, which are: zero enrichment, and that we must retrieve the [enriched nuclear] materials from Iran."

He referred to the officials of the Islamic Republic, saying: "They claim everything about their program is civilian, but in practice, they have enriched far beyond what is necessary for civilian nuclear energy; up to 60 percent. They are probably just a week away from reaching industrial-grade materials suitable for bomb-making, and that is really dangerous. So I cannot accept this, and they have to deal with my [position] until they prove to us that they can behave acceptably."

In response to a question about the status of the red lines that the United States has regarding Tehran, Steve Witkoff said: "The President asked me about this just this morning, and he — I don't want to use the word 'frustrated'... because he knows there are many options, but... he is curious why they still... have not surrendered. Why, under such pressure, with this level of naval power and the Navy we have there, have they not come forward to say we declare we do not want weapons and these are the actions we are ready to take; and it can be said, it is somewhat difficult to get them to that point."

Continuing the conversation on Sunday with Fox News, the network's reporter referred to Prince Reza Pahlavi, stating that he has "outlined relatively clear steps regarding how he sees the power transition happening there. Has he played any role in any of this? Have you had a conversation with him?"
Witkoff replied: "I have seen him; at the President's request. In fact, you know, this topic is public and has been raised. I think he is a strong individual for his country and cares about his country. But here we are talking about President Trump's policies, not Mr. Pahlavi. I think the President is interested in hearing everyone's views."
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