Iran may propose an ‘interim’ nuclear agreement – Axios
Tehran has reportedly found it unrealistic to achieve a comprehensive accord within the two-month timeline established by the US. According to Axios, Iran may consider an interim nuclear deal with the US as a temporary measure while the two...
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Tehran has reportedly found it unrealistic to achieve a comprehensive accord within the two-month timeline established by the US.
According to Axios, Iran may consider an interim nuclear deal with the US as a temporary measure while the two nations work toward a more extensive agreement, citing an unnamed European diplomat and another anonymous source.
Negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday. US President Donald Trump has asserted that the discussions will be direct, while the Islamic Republic contends that the talks will occur through an intermediary. Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, is anticipated to lead the US delegation, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heading the Iranian team.
In a report on Thursday, Axios quoted sources indicating that Tehran believes it is not feasible to finalize a comprehensive agreement within the two-month deadline set by the White House.
The media outlet speculated that an interim arrangement might involve Iran suspending certain uranium enrichment activities, diluting its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, and granting UN inspectors improved access to its nuclear facilities.
In exchange, Tehran could seek the suspension of Washington’s “maximum pressure” sanctions campaign against the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that the country is “ready for engagement … but this engagement must be indirect, dignified, and accompanied by clear guarantees, because we still do not trust the other side.”
The official also dismissed Western assertions that Iran is secretly pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
During a press conference at the White House, Trump described the forthcoming meeting in Oman as the beginning of a process, emphasizing that “we don’t have much time.” He further insisted, “we’re not going to let [Tehran] have a nuclear weapon.”
When asked if he would resort to military force against Iran should the talks fail to achieve the desired outcome, Trump responded that he “absolutely” would.
Earlier this month, the president ordered a buildup of US military forces in the Middle East and threatened to bomb Iran if a nuclear agreement was not reached.
In 2015, Iran entered into a UN-backed agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which limited its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the agreement during his first term in 2018 and reinstated sanctions.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
According to Axios, Iran may consider an interim nuclear deal with the US as a temporary measure while the two nations work toward a more extensive agreement, citing an unnamed European diplomat and another anonymous source.
Negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday. US President Donald Trump has asserted that the discussions will be direct, while the Islamic Republic contends that the talks will occur through an intermediary. Steve Witkoff, a White House envoy, is anticipated to lead the US delegation, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi heading the Iranian team.
In a report on Thursday, Axios quoted sources indicating that Tehran believes it is not feasible to finalize a comprehensive agreement within the two-month deadline set by the White House.
The media outlet speculated that an interim arrangement might involve Iran suspending certain uranium enrichment activities, diluting its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, and granting UN inspectors improved access to its nuclear facilities.
In exchange, Tehran could seek the suspension of Washington’s “maximum pressure” sanctions campaign against the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that the country is “ready for engagement … but this engagement must be indirect, dignified, and accompanied by clear guarantees, because we still do not trust the other side.”
The official also dismissed Western assertions that Iran is secretly pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
During a press conference at the White House, Trump described the forthcoming meeting in Oman as the beginning of a process, emphasizing that “we don’t have much time.” He further insisted, “we’re not going to let [Tehran] have a nuclear weapon.”
When asked if he would resort to military force against Iran should the talks fail to achieve the desired outcome, Trump responded that he “absolutely” would.
Earlier this month, the president ordered a buildup of US military forces in the Middle East and threatened to bomb Iran if a nuclear agreement was not reached.
In 2015, Iran entered into a UN-backed agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which limited its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the agreement during his first term in 2018 and reinstated sanctions.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
