Iran agrees to put its nuclear program on table in US talks — media
Tehran still sees possible ways to end the war with the United States (photo: Getty Images)
Iran has decided to drop some of its previous demands and agreed to put the country's nuclear program on the negotiating table in talks with the United States, reports Al Arabiya.
According to sources, Iran has agreed to discuss its nuclear program by proposing to limit uranium enrichment to 3.5% and gradually reduce its existing stockpile of enriched uranium.
In addition, the revised proposal includes a plan to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US blockade.
Sources also said that Tehran has dropped its demand for the withdrawal of American troops from the region. Instead, Iran now seeks to stop the US military buildup around its borders and secure international guarantees against future attacks.
Background
Media outlets reported yesterday that Iran had submitted a new peace proposal to the United States aimed at ending the conflict. The plan called for the immediate lifting of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz by both sides, but postponed negotiations on the nuclear program.
Shortly after the reports emerged, US President Donald Trump spoke to journalists. Before reviewing the proposal in detail, he expressed doubts that the proposed terms would be acceptable. Meanwhile, media reports now say that Iran has already received the US response and is reviewing it, after which Tehran is expected to issue its own reply.
The media also reported that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held a phone call today, on May 3, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the conversation, he said Germany is also urging Tehran to abandon nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
