US and Iran Near Deal on Nuclear Program, With Uranium Dilution Rather Than Removal
The United States and Iran are negotiating a comprehensive nuclear agreement that would include a 15-year suspension of uranium enrichment, dilution of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, dismantling of nuclear sites, and international inspections. The deal represents significant progress in talks mediated by Pakistan following a military conflict in June 2025. The agreement could reshape regional security dynamics and Iran's nuclear capabilities.
According to reporting from the New York Times, US and Iranian negotiators have narrowed their discussions to four key issues in talks aimed at ending hostilities that began with a joint US-Israeli offensive in February 2026. The most contentious points include the duration of uranium enrichment suspension—with the US seeking 20 years and Iran offering 10, with officials expecting a 15-year compromise—and the handling of Iran's 440.9 kg stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium. Rather than requiring Iran to export the uranium abroad, as Israeli officials previously expected, the US has agreed to work with the International Atomic Energy Agency to dilute it within Iran. Additional negotiations cover the dismantling of Iran's three main nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan, with Iran showing willingness to close two of three sites, and establishing international snap inspection rights at Iranian nuclear facilities, though access to military bases remains a potential obstacle.
What's missing
The article does not clarify the timeline for when a final agreement might be reached, nor does it explain what triggered the shift from the previous Israeli-backed position requiring uranium removal to the current dilution approach. Additionally, the specific mechanisms and timeline for uranium dilution are not detailed.
What different sources said
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NYT: Iran will dilute rather than hand over uranium stockpile as part of deal with US
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