Iran signals possible assurances on nuclear facilities, no concession on uranium
Iran has signalled it may provide "assurances" about how its nuclear facilities are used, but it will not destroy or allow movement of its uranium. Al Jazeera reports the new line came after Trump rejected Tehran's latest offer. Diplomacy enters a delicate phase.
According to Al Jazeera, Iran has said it can offer international "assurances" on how its nuclear facilities are used. The same sources stress, however, that Tehran will not destroy its uranium stocks or allow them to be moved out of the country. That line marks the basic limit of its negotiating position.
The signal comes after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war, describing it as unacceptable. Tehran is seeking a broader formula that ties any halt in hostilities to the lifting of sanctions and a comprehensive security framework.
International observers say the statement may reopen room for diplomacy. Mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and China continue. Investors expect any agreement to bring oil and natural-gas prices down quickly, given how much current pricing reflects the prolonged conflict.
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