Iran presents US with economic deal in return for sanctions easing — Reuters
Iran offers sweeping economic deal to the US (photo: Getty Images)
Iran has offered the US a sweeping economic deal as part of ongoing nuclear negotiations, signaling it is ready to open its oil and gas fields and aviation market to the US in exchange for sanctions relief, Reuters reported.
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Economic proposals by Tehran
According to the report, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Hamid Ghanbari said that to ensure the durability of any future agreement, the US should also receive direct economic benefits in sectors with high and rapid returns.
The sides are currently discussing joint investments in oil and gas fields, the mining sector, and the purchase of civilian aircraft.
"Common interests in the oil and gas fields, joint fields, mining investments, and even aircraft purchases are included in the negotiations," Ghanbari noted.
He argued that the 2015 nuclear deal failed to secure sufficient economic benefits for Washington, which is why Tehran is now proposing a more pragmatic approach.
Nuclear compromises and military risks
Tehran has signaled its readiness to make certain concessions, including diluting its most highly enriched uranium.
Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi hinted at a possible compromise, saying the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal."
However, Iran categorically rejects fully abandoning uranium enrichment.
Diplomatic efforts are unfolding amid rising tensions. The US has sent a second aircraft carrier to the region and is preparing for a potential military campaign if negotiations fail.
In addition, the White House, together with Israel, is developing mechanisms to curb Iranian oil exports to China.
Another round of direct US-Iran talks is expected to take place on February 17 in Geneva.
Washington steps up pressure on Tehran
Earlier, US President Donald Trump outlined the conditions under which Iran could avoid new military strikes.
According to him, Tehran must fully renounce support for terrorism and its nuclear ambitions, as the US seeks not regime change but to ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.
At the same time, Tehran has signaled possible de-escalation steps, including diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to lower levels in exchange for easing economic pressure.
Despite diplomatic signals, tensions in the region remain critical. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing plans for a possible military operation against Iranian facilities that could be activated if talks collapse or further provocations occur.
