16 APR 2026
Iran

Graham outlines US red lines for Iran talks

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:15 UTC · 1 source

US Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly outlined the Trump administration's core demands in ongoing negotiations with Iran. He stated that Iran's uranium enrichment must go to zero, its stockpile of highly enriched uranium must be placed under US control, and the Strait of Hormuz must remain open without Iranian interference. Graham expressed concern that Iran would try to drag out the diplomatic process and urged President Trump to stick to a firm deadline. He framed these positions as the President's red lines, emphasizing that the result, not the diplomatic language, is what ultimately matters.

Key Details
Demand: Uranium enrichment must go to zero.
Demand: ~900 lbs of highly enriched uranium must be under US control.
Demand: Strait of Hormuz must stay open without Iranian interference.
Sources
TGAzadi | آزادیview13h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:15 UTC · First reported: 13h ago