📍Washington, D.C. / Tehran
🗓 June 1, 2025 | Updated 5 hours ago
✍️ By: International Affairs Correspondent, Global News Network
🧾 U.S. Presents Revised Nuclear Agreement Proposal
In a significant diplomatic move, the United States has extended a revised nuclear deal proposal to Iran, aiming to address the escalating concerns over Tehran's advancing uranium enrichment program. The proposal, delivered by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, was described by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as "detailed and acceptable," urging Iran to consider it in its best interest. Fox News+3Axios+3Reuters+3
The proposal includes the formation of a regional consortium for uranium enrichment, involving Iran and neighboring countries, under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and U.S. monitors. This initiative, suggested by Oman and adopted by the U.S., aims to ensure that uranium enrichment is strictly for civilian purposes. Axios
⚠️ IAEA Reports Alarming Increase in Iran's Uranium Stockpile
The proposal comes in the wake of a confidential IAEA report revealing that Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, reaching 408.6 kilograms as of May 17—a nearly 50% increase since February. This quantity is close to the amount needed to produce a nuclear bomb if further enriched to weapons-grade levels. The Washington Post+7AP News+7Fox News+7
The IAEA expressed serious concern, noting that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state producing such material, and called for Iran’s urgent cooperation in resolving a years-long probe into undeclared nuclear activities. Dawn+2AP News+2Fox News+2
🇮🇷 Iran's Stance: Upholding Enrichment Rights
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged receipt of the U.S. proposal, stating that Iran would respond according to the nation’s principles and interests. Tehran maintains its right to enrich uranium under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and has consistently rejected U.S. demands to halt enrichment entirely. BBC+3Reuters+3Fox News+3Fox News+2The Washington Post+2Wikipedia+2
Iran also criticized the IAEA report as biased and politically motivated, asserting its nuclear program is strictly for peaceful purposes and governed under religious decree. AP News
🕊️ International Reactions and Diplomatic Efforts
The international community has expressed mixed reactions to the developments. While some view the U.S. proposal as a constructive step towards de-escalation, others remain skeptical of Iran's intentions. Israel, in particular, has condemned the IAEA findings as validation of its longstanding warnings about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. AP News+1WSJ+1
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have been ongoing, with Oman playing a mediating role. The renewed offer follows the recent fifth round of negotiations held in Rome, with a sixth round anticipated, though the date and location remain undisclosed. AP NewsAxios+1Reuters+1
🔍 Looking Ahead: Prospects for Agreement
The path to a renewed nuclear agreement remains fraught with challenges. Key obstacles include Iran's insistence on maintaining its enrichment rights and the U.S. demand for Iran to abandon its nuclear enrichment facilities. Despite these hurdles, both sides have expressed a willingness to continue negotiations. Reuters+1Axios+1
The international community watches closely as diplomatic efforts continue, hopeful that a mutually acceptable resolution can be reached to ensure regional stability and prevent nuclear proliferation.
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