WPB: The United States has the capability to bring Iranian oil exports to a complete halt if it ramps up pressure on Tehran to prevent the country from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon, said U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, during his visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
According to Secretary Wright, American allies in the Gulf—such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia—are deeply worried about the possibility of Iran becoming a nuclear-armed state. They firmly align with Washington’s stance that Tehran must be barred from obtaining such a capability.
Wright is currently visiting the Middle East on his first official international trip since assuming office. During meetings with officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, his goal is to secure strong oil output from nations that are not restricted by U.S. sanctions, thereby maintaining a steady global oil supply.
As part of reinstating the “maximum pressure” approach against Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump had instructed the Secretary of State to launch an aggressive and sustained initiative—alongside the Treasury Department and other government branches—to completely eliminate Iranian oil exports, including shipments to China.
Following the imposition of tighter restrictions on Iran’s oil sector, the Trump administration also pushed for renewed diplomatic engagement with Tehran to address its nuclear ambitions.
In the latest development, the U.S. and Iran are getting ready for high-level nuclear discussions in Oman. Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, will serve as a mediator during these indirect negotiations between the two countries.
Ali Shamkhani, a prominent adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced via X that Iran’s foreign minister would travel to Oman with full negotiating authority for the upcoming talks.
“Iran is looking for a genuine and fair agreement—free from public theatrics and political slogans. Concrete proposals have been prepared. If Washington demonstrates genuine intent to reach an accord, the road to a resolution will be open,” Shamkhani stated.
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