Iran has reportedly offered to stop enriching uranium in exchange for relief from U.S. sanctions as negotiations with President Donald Trump’s administration continue.
Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath reported Monday that Tehran had agreed to halt enrichment if Washington eased sanctions, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The reported concession would represent a significant development in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, though no final agreement has been announced.
Trump has pushed Tehran to make firm commitments regarding its nuclear program before receiving broader economic relief.
The administration is reportedly prepared to offer sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian funds if Iran takes concrete steps on its nuclear activities.
The two sides, however, remain divided over the terms of a potential deal and which government must act first.
Qatar and Pakistan have been working to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table.
A U.S. official described the indirect discussions as “positive and constructive” and said Iran had shown flexibility on nuclear issues.
Despite that progress, significant disagreements remain.
Qatari mediators have also discussed the proposal with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York.
The reported enrichment offer comes after Tehran floated another proposal involving its existing uranium stockpile.
Iran reportedly offered to transfer its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% to a third party as part of a seven-day plan aimed at easing tensions with Washington.
That proposal was also connected to the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Under the plan, Iran would dilute the uranium before transferring it out of the country through mechanisms recognized by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Araghchi discussed the proposal during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday.
The broader plan reportedly called for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and move toward renewed talks with the United States.
Trump has continued to demand stronger guarantees regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The president has indicated that economic relief could be offered if Tehran agrees to concrete and verifiable nuclear restrictions.
The latest reported offer to stop enrichment altogether would go further than Iran’s previous proposal involving only the transfer of its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Still, the details of the proposal remain unclear.
It is not yet known how long Iran would halt enrichment, what verification measures would be required or how much sanctions relief the United States would provide in return.
There is also no indication that the two sides have reached a final agreement.
The reported concession remains part of ongoing negotiations rather than a completed deal.
Washington and Tehran have continued to communicate through mediators as both sides explore whether a broader agreement is possible, per Trending Politics.
The negotiations come during a period of heightened tensions between the two countries over Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions and regional security issues.
For now, the reported enrichment offer represents one of the most significant signs yet that Tehran may be willing to make major nuclear concessions in exchange for economic relief.
