Strikes may be avoided? Iran agrees to nuclear programme conditions
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Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, said Iran has agreed to give up its enriched uranium stockpiles and allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear facilities to verify compliance, according to CBS.
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Uranium rollback and international oversight
Albusaidi said Tehran committed to "never, ever have … nuclear material that will create a bomb," describing the step as a major achievement.
He stated existing stockpiles would be processed to the lowest possible level and converted into fuel, making the process irreversible.
The minister stressed Iran is ready to grant inspectors full access to nuclear facilities.
"There would be zero accumulation, zero stockpiling, and full verification," he said.
US position and next steps
The remarks came as US President Donald Trump continues to consider a potential military option.
Before departing for Texas, Trump told reporters no decision on the use of force had been made and expressed frustration with the pace of dialogue with Tehran.
Asked about the risk of strikes, Albusaidi said he hopes they can be avoided and that the sides need more time to finalize details.
Technical consultations are scheduled for Monday in Vienna, and the Omani foreign minister expects to meet US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner soon.
Earlier, on February 26, US Middle East commander Brad Cooper presented Trump with possible military scenarios involving Iran.
The United Kingdom and the United States have also begun evacuating some diplomatic staff and family members from Iran and Israel amid worsening security conditions in the region.
