The U.S. proposal, mediated by Oman, suggested that Iran limit its uranium enrichment and surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium. Khamenei criticized the proposal as undermining Iranian sovereignty and self-reliance, stressing that uranium enrichment is central to the country's nuclear agenda.
Despite the rejection, Khamenei did not entirely dismiss the possibility of reaching an agreement. He acknowledged the importance of negotiations in easing economic sanctions that have significantly impacted Iran's economy.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading the negotiations with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, indicated that Tehran would soon provide a formal response to the U.S. proposal. The details of the American proposal remain undisclosed, but reports suggest it includes a multinational consortium to supply low-enriched uranium to Iran.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran is enriching uranium up to 60% purity, approaching weapons-grade levels. The IAEA's ability to monitor Iran's nuclear activities has been limited since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, raising concerns about the opacity of Iran's current nuclear program.
As negotiations continue, the international community remains watchful of Iran's nuclear activities and the potential implications for regional and global security.
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