A high-ranking Iranian official revealed Sunday that Tehran and Washington continue to disagree on how sanctions should be removed in return for limitations on Iran’s nuclear activities, with fresh negotiations scheduled for early March.
Speaking to Reuters, the official indicated that Iran might seriously evaluate a plan involving the export of portions of its highly enriched uranium stockpile, reducing the concentration of its enriched uranium, and establishing a regional uranium enrichment partnership. However, the official emphasized that any agreement must acknowledge Iran’s right to “peaceful nuclear enrichment.”
“The negotiations continue and the possibility of reaching an interim agreement exists,” the official stated.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced Friday his expectation to complete a draft counterproposal within days after this week’s nuclear discussions with the United States, while President Donald Trump indicated he was weighing limited military action.
The Iranian official clarified that Tehran would retain control over its oil and mineral assets, though noted that American companies could participate as contractors in Iran’s energy sector operations.
