During his recent tour of the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a nuclear agreement with Iran. He stated that Tehran has “sort of” agreed to the proposed terms, emphasizing the preference for a peaceful resolution over military action.
Trump remarked, “We are engaged in significant discussions with Iran aimed at achieving long-term harmony,” highlighting the current diplomatic efforts.
Despite these developments, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations indicated that significant issues remain unresolved. While Iran has shown willingness to reduce its uranium enrichment levels, it insists on maintaining its right to enrich uranium domestically and seeks a phased approach to reducing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The United States, on the other hand, demands a complete halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment activities and immediate reductions in enriched uranium stockpiles. Additionally, disagreements persist regarding the destination of the excess enriched uranium.
The U.S. strategy was criticised by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in response to Trump’s remarks, who said it was trying to meddle in Iran’s domestic affairs and was creating instability in the area.
As negotiations continue, both nations face the challenge of bridging these gaps to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement that ensures regional stability and addresses global concerns over nuclear proliferation.
