US Reportedly Agrees to Iran Nuclear Enrichment Proposal

The Federal government of the United States has reportedly agreed to a proposal mediated by Qatar and Pakistan that would allow Iran to enrich uranium on its own soil up to 3.67%. The deal would involve the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to Iran, the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Some versions of the proposal suggest Iran would dilute approximately 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium in exchange for the release of $6 billion to $10 billion in frozen assets.

While the Government of Qatar reported positive responses from both Washington and Tehran, the two nations have not formally confirmed the agreement. Iranian officials have denied reports of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for $8 billion and maintain that seven conditions must be met before talks proceed, including the lifting of unilateral sanctions. To show goodwill, Iran has reduced its proposed timeframe for reopening the Strait of Hormuz from seven days to two.

Iran's Foreign Ministry recently rejected the possibility of transferring its 60% enriched uranium stockpile to another country, with spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticizing the U.S. for making contradictory demands. Iran further argued that inspections of nuclear facilities damaged by U.S. and Israeli attacks are currently impossible because the International Atomic Energy Agency lacks the necessary protocols for visiting such sites.