Amid negotiations for a renewed nuclear deal with Iran, Axios reported Monday that the U.S. has offered a proposal allowing Iran to enrich uranium on its own soil for civilian purposes only. The plan includes low-level enrichment for a defined period.
“They will face serious consequences”
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt did not deny the report, referring to the ongoing talks: “The president made his stance very clear last night. In fact, it couldn’t be clearer, and I reiterate that this is his position,” she emphasized.
“The special envoy, Witkoff , submitted a detailed and very reasonable proposal to the Iranian regime, which the president hopes they will accept. If not, they will face serious consequences,” Leavitt stated.
The new American proposal
Civilian-only enrichment, low levels, and time-limited
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Following the agreement, Iran would need to temporarily reduce enrichment levels to 3%.
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The timeframe would be agreed upon in negotiations.
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Existing nuclear sites would not be dismantled.
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Construction of new enrichment facilities would not be permitted.
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A “regional cooperative enrichment framework” would be established.
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Development of advanced centrifuges would be suspended.
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All enrichment activity would be subject to international monitoring.
It is worth noting that on Monday night, former President Donald Trump commented on the talks via Truth Social, stating: “Under our potential deal — no uranium enrichment will be allowed.”
Nevertheless, according to The New York Times, the U.S. has proposed a temporary framework permitting Iran to continue enrichment under supervision until a long-term mechanism can be established to curtail and ultimately halt the program.
