TASS reports: Washington would like Tehran to halt uranium enrichment for 20 years, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. According to the sources, the US seeks a 20-year moratorium on Iranian nuclear enrichment and demands the handover of all enriched nuclear material. Washington also wants the dismantlement of the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities; a ban on underground nuclear work; and on-demand inspections.
CNN reported earlier, citing sources, that Washington and Tehran were discussing a moratorium on uranium enrichment for a period of longer than 10 years. The Axios news website reported earlier, citing sources, that Washington and Tehran were close to signing a one-page memorandum to end the armed conflict. The media outlet added that the US expected a response from Iran in the next 48 hours.
Background
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran was still considering the US proposals and would hand its response over to Pakistan as a mediator.
Key facts
- Washington would like Tehran to halt uranium enrichment for 20 years, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
- According to the sources, the US seeks a 20-year moratorium on Iranian nuclear enrichment and demands the handover of all enriched nuclear material.
- Washington also wants the dismantlement of the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities; a ban on underground nuclear work; and on-demand inspections.
Originally reported by TASS. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
