ALBAWABA- In a potential breakthrough, Iran is reportedly open to halting its uranium enrichment for one year, if the United States agrees to release frozen Iranian assets and officially recognize Tehran’s right to enrich uranium, Reuters reported, citing Iranian officials.
This unexpected development contrasts with recent hardline messaging from top Iranian leaders. Just yesterday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghechi posted on X that Tehran has engaged “in good faith” with the UK and other European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, while accusing the U.S. of sidelining them in ongoing indirect talks.
“If the UK position is ‘zero enrichment’ in Iran—in violation of the NPT and its JCPOA commitments—then there is nothing left to discuss,” Araghechi wrote.
The fifth round of U.S.-Iran negotiations, brokered by Oman, has seen limited progress. Commenting on the negotiations, Trump said the U.S. is having "very productive talks" with Iran.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has issued a 60-day ultimatum for resolving the Iran nuclear file, warning of unspecified U.S. actions if talks stall.
#BREAKING Iran may agree to pause enrichment for a year if the United States releases frozen funds and recognizes Tehran's right to enrich uranium, Reuters says citing Iranian officials.
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) May 28, 2025
Meanwhile, Trump recently cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense phone call against any unilateral military moves that could sabotage the delicate talks. "I cautioned him against any action that could sabotage the talks with Iran."
Trump administration officials reportedly fear that Israeli action against Iran’s nuclear sites could derail months of diplomacy.
The White House says a diplomatic framework may emerge “in the next two days.” However, sources close to the negotiations suggest any deal would be preliminary, setting the stage for deeper talks on enrichment limits, fuel stockpile reductions, and international verification.
