Talks back on despite enrichment issues, new Iran advisor at State—and more
The Iranist for the week of May 23, 2025
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THE هفت/SEVEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK:
۱/1 Witkoff wants zero enrichment, Iran claims it’s a redline
Despite this, talks are taking place in Rome, Italy on May 23 (today) (Reuters).
The day before, on May 22, the White House spokesperson said:
“The President has made it ve…