The Trump administration announced on Saturday that it has offered Iran a proposal aimed at limiting its nuclear program. The details of this plan were not disclosed by the White House, but Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described it as “acceptable” to the administration. A key issue in the negotiations is whether the U.S. will insist on the complete dismantlement of Iran’s nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting sanctions and making other concessions. Iran has already indicated that it would not agree to such demands.
Iran confirmed that it received the proposal through an intermediary from Oman. This development comes at a time when concerns about Iran’s nuclear activities are rising. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors nuclear programs worldwide, reported earlier on Saturday that Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium has surged by about 50% over the past three months. If this uranium were further enriched, it could potentially be used to create around ten nuclear warheads.
Raphael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to the situation, backed by a strong inspection system. The agency also pointed out that Iran has not been fully compliant with inspection protocols, raising further alarms about its nuclear ambitions.
As the U.S. and Iran engage in these discussions, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that ensures regional stability and prevents the spread of nuclear weapons.