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Special Envoy to Middle East Witkoff: Will have big news on countries coming into Abraham Accords
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 21:17
Abraham Accords Expansion - The President aims to expand the Abraham Accords to include more countries [1] - The team is working towards "big announcements" regarding countries joining the Abraham Peace Accords [1] - Normalization across various countries is anticipated, potentially stabilizing the Middle East [2] Iran Nuclear Program - Preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a key objective [2] - Iranian nuclear enrichment is considered a "red line" [3] - Weaponization, beyond enrichment, is also a "red line" [3] - Weaponization would destabilize the entire region, potentially leading to proliferation [4]
Watch CNBC's full interview with Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 20:54
Ceasefire and Objectives - A 12-day war achieved objectives for both the US and Israel, leading to a ceasefire to prevent an endless conflict [3] - The administration hopes for a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran, encouraged by ongoing conversations and multiple outreach efforts [4][5] - Expanding the Abraham Accords is a key objective, with potential announcements of new countries joining, aiming for broader normalization and regional stability [7] Nuclear Program and Red Lines - Preventing Iran from nuclear enrichment and weaponization remains a firm red line, crucial for regional stability [8][9] - US intelligence agencies contradict claims of minimal impact from previous strikes, asserting significant damage to Iran's weaponization and enrichment capabilities [10] - Key Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow and Esfahan, were targeted, significantly impairing their nuclear program [11][12] - Discussions with Iran focus on rebuilding a civil nuclear program without enrichment capabilities, similar to the UAE model, with robust observation [13][14] Economic and Regional Impact - Lifting some sanctions on Iranian crude oil shipments to China signals a desire for cooperation and a more prosperous Iran [16][17][18] - A peace agreement in the GCC region could lead to a renaissance and upward movement in asset classes by reducing war risk and attracting senior credit [20][21][22] - The administration believes its approach to the Iran conflict, achieving objectives efficiently, can inspire similar peaceful resolutions in the Russia-Ukraine war [23][24][25]
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff: Hopeful for comprehensive peace agreement with Iran
CNBC Television· 2025-06-25 20:44
Ceasefire & Diplomacy - US brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after a 12-day conflict, aiming to prevent an "endless war" [2][3] - The administration is hopeful for a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran, citing ongoing conversations and multiple interlocutors [4][5] - Expansion of the Abraham Accords is a key objective, with potential for "big announcements" regarding new countries joining [7] Nuclear Program & Red Lines - Preventing Iran from nuclear enrichment and weaponization remains a firm red line [8] - US intelligence agencies (CIA) and allies (Israel, IEA) contradict claims of minimal damage to Iran's nuclear program from previous strikes [10] - US military action, including bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles, has reportedly eradicated much of Iran's enrichment potential and conversion facilities [11][12] - The focus is shifting towards rebuilding a non-enrichable civil nuclear program for Iran, similar to the UAE model [13] Regional Impact - A comprehensive peace agreement is expected to bring a "renaissance" for the GCC, Iran, and the entire region [6] - Preventing Iranian weaponization is crucial to avoid regional destabilization and nuclear proliferation [9]
President Donald Trump addresses the nation on the U.S. bombing of Iran
CNBC Television· 2025-06-22 12:12
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime. For Natants, and Esfahan, everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror.Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nucl ...
Trump Gives National Address on Iran Airstrikes
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-22 03:13
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime. For Natants, and Esfahan. Everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise.Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nucl ...
Watch President Donald Trump’s address on the U.S. bombing of Iran
CNBC Television· 2025-06-22 02:41
A short time ago, the US military carried out massive precision strikes on the three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime. For Natants, and Esfahan, everybody heard those names for years as they built this horribly destructive enterprise. Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror.Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nucl ...