Iran Shows Willingness to Discuss Previously Off-Limits Nuclear Issues as U.S. Talks Advance
Summary
Iran is showing a willingness to discuss aspects of its nuclear program that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat cited by The Japan Times, and the U.S. and Iran are edging closer to a deal on the nuclear issue. The Hindu reports that mediators and Iran have discussed a potential bridge deal aimed at paving the way for further talks on the programme, according to regional officials, and that Iran is reviewing proposals on it. The Guardian reports that Qatar, the lead mediator, is seeking to persuade Tehran to let UN nuclear weapons inspectors visit Iran's bombed nuclear sites, including those housing its highly enriched uranium stockpile, and that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen as part of that plan. Iran would not be required to commit to removing the stockpile from the country, with other options such as down-blending on the table. The Guardian also reports that Trump is still considering a new assault on Iran's nuclear sites, though such threats are less credible after remarks by Vance. The articles give no further detail on the proposals or on when talks might take place.
Timeline
The Japan Times
Source ↗Reports that Tehran is showing a willingness to discuss nuclear program issues that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat, as the U.S. and Iran edge closer to a deal.
The Hindu
Source ↗Reports that mediators and Iran have discussed a potential bridge deal aimed at paving the way for further talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, according to regional officials, and that Iran is reviewing proposals on the programme.
The Guardian
Source ↗Reports that Qatar, the lead mediator, is seeking to persuade Tehran to allow UN inspectors to visit bombed nuclear sites as part of a plan under which the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, and that Trump is still considering a new assault on Iran's nuclear sites.
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