During negotiations held in Islamabad (Pakistan), the US proposed that Iran impose a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment.
“Elchi” reports that “Axios” provided this information, citing a US official.
According to the report, the Iranian side responded by proposing a shorter period for the moratorium, and sources describe this duration as “definitely less” than 20 years.
“Disagreements surrounding Iran’s nuclear program remain the main obstacle to reaching agreements. Specifically, the dispute concerns whether Tehran is prepared to abandon uranium enrichment and its already accumulated stockpiles,” the sources noted.
According to “Axios,” Tehran proposed a controlled reduction in enrichment levels. Sources also noted that the Iranian side expected an interim agreement to be reached, but the statement by US Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the conclusion of the talks and the departure of the US delegation came as a surprise to them.
It should be recalled that on February 28, the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran and carried out airstrikes on a number of cities. On that same day, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed as a result of the strikes. In response, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli territory and attacked US military bases in Persian Gulf countries.
On April 8, Iran and the US, along with their allies, reached an agreement on a two-week ceasefire.
On April 11-12, negotiations between Iran and the US were held in Islamabad with the mediation of Pakistan. The multi-hour talks between Washington and Tehran concluded without an agreement.
Previously, US President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy all Iranian ships that attempt to break the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.