On May 23 (local time), according to TASS citing Al Hadath television channel, Iran has made a new proposal related to its nuclear program within the framework of indirect negotiations with the US.
According to Al Hadath sources, Tehran proposed temporarily suspending uranium enrichment activities exceeding 3.6% for a period of 10 years.
This is considered one of the most notable contents in recent exchanges between the two sides, as the issue of uranium enrichment remains a major disagreement in the negotiation process.
Sources said that Iran also expressed goodwill to treat the amount of enriched uranium at a higher level. Tehran is said to be ready to dilute the amount of enriched uranium over 20% right on its territory.
There has been no official response from Iran or the US regarding the information published by Al Hadath.
For many years, Iran's nuclear program has always been a controversial topic between Tehran and Western countries. The US and its allies are concerned that Iran's high-level uranium enrichment may create a premise for the development of nuclear weapons, while Tehran affirms that its program only serves peaceful purposes.
The enrichment level of 3.6% was once the limit stipulated in the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group. According to this agreement, Iran is allowed to enrich uranium at a level sufficient to serve civilian needs such as power production but not enough to make nuclear weapons.
Information about the new proposal appeared in the context of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran being stepped up. In recent days, many sources said that the two sides have made certain progress, although there are still many disagreements related to the nuclear program and sanctions.
If confirmed, the proposal to limit uranium enrichment to 10 years could become a notable step to narrow the gap between Iran and the US in upcoming negotiations.
