Tensions over Iran’s nuclear program remain high as Tehran reports no fresh proposal from the United States to resolve a decades-long dispute. In a Reuters briefing, a senior Iranian official confirmed that no new roadmap has arrived to scale back its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The official stressed that Iran would only ship its enriched uranium abroad if U.S. sanctions were lifted verifiably and effectively. This demand underscores Tehran’s insistence on concrete guarantees before taking irreversible steps on its nuclear commitments.
Breaking Down the Stakes
- Decades-long talks: Negotiations have ebbed and flowed across multiple administrations.
- Enrichment trade-off: Tehran links uranium shipments directly to verifiable sanctions relief.
- Global ripple effects: Any breakthrough—or continued stalemate—could reshuffle energy markets and regional security.
What’s next? Diplomats from Washington to Brussels are gearing up for new discussions. Experts say that establishing clear verification protocols and rebuilding trust will be critical to moving the needle.
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Tehran says not received any new U.S. proposal on nuclear dispute
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