Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a broader negotiation with the United States, a senior U.S. official confirmed on Sunday. While the framework for the deal appears to have the endorsement of Iran’s supreme leader, final agreements have yet to be completed or signed.
The proposed deal includes a two-step process: the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade, followed by detailed negotiations on a mechanism for Iran to surrender various components of its nuclear program. The U.S. demands that Iran commit to disposing of its highly enriched uranium and address other nuclear concerns.
The official characterized the current offer as potentially more favorable than the 2015 nuclear deal reached under former President Barack Obama, which permitted nuclear enrichment up to a defined threshold. Unlike previous arrangements, details on how Iran would dispose of the uranium remain under discussion with negotiators authorized by the supreme leader.
Any sanctions relief or unfreezing of Iranian assets has not been decided, with officials emphasizing that such concessions would directly correspond to Iran fulfilling the United States’ national security requirements. The agreement would take several days to process formally, and no signatures are expected imminently.
Senior U.S. figures involved in the talks include Vice President JD Vance, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. The U.S. is coordinating efforts with regional allies to bolster the negotiation process.
Last week, President Trump described the peace deal as “largely negotiated” but later cautioned his team not to rush, stating “time is on our side.” According to the senior official, Iran is now making “serious accommodations” on previously non-negotiable points, reflecting a shift since the start of recent military operations.
Why it matters
This tentative agreement could significantly reduce Iran’s capability to produce weapons-grade nuclear material by eliminating its highly enriched uranium reserves. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route, would alleviate tensions in the strategically critical region. Any successful deal may also reshape U.S. policy in the Middle East and influence international sanctions practices.
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