This narrative presents a classic high-stakes negotiation framed through the lens of coercive diplomacy. The strongest version of the U.S. position—articulated by Trump—is that Iran's enriched uranium poses an unacceptable proliferation risk, necessitating its elimination under strict oversight. This aligns with long-standing U.S. nonproliferation goals and leverages the IAEA's authority to lend legitimacy. However, the ambiguity in Trump's statement—whether targeting all enriched uranium or jus...