An American newspaper has claimed that Iran has shown conditional willingness to temporarily suspend uranium enrichment as part of its response to recent US peace proposals, although Tehran has rejected key American demands.
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According to the report published by The Wall Street Journal, Iran suggested a possible pause in uranium enrichment activities as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions and move toward broader negotiations. However, it reportedly rejected Washington’s demand for a complete halt to enrichment for up to 20 years.
The report also claims that Iran proposed a phased approach to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and called for the lifting of US sanctions and the removal of naval restrictions. Additionally, Tehran allegedly suggested holding nuclear negotiations within the next 30 days while firmly rejecting any demand to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure.
However, Iranian state-linked sources have strongly denied these claims, calling the report misleading and inaccurate. According to Iranian officials, the actual response focused on an immediate ceasefire across all fronts and demanded guarantees that Iran would not be attacked again.
Iran said it was willing to suspend uranium enrichment for a shorter period than the 20-year moratorium proposed by the United States but rejected dismantling its nuclear facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Tehran also reiterated its demand for the removal of all US sanctions, including restrictions on oil exports, and called for the release of frozen Iranian assets. Iranian sources further stated that any agreement must include the lifting of maritime blockades once it is signed.
The conflicting narratives highlight continued uncertainty over diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington, as both sides maintain sharply different positions on key issues, particularly uranium enrichment and regional security arrangements.
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Analysts say the situation reflects ongoing tensions and the difficulty in verifying claims amid heightened geopolitical pressure in the region, especially with global markets closely watching developments related to energy supply routes and the Strait of Hormuz.