US EditionIran Pitches Enrichment Consortium To Save Nuclear Program
- On May 11, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a regional nuclear consortium including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE during talks in Oman.
- This consortium idea emerged to address US demands for Iran to end enrichment and dismantle nuclear facilities after the 2018 US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
- The plan envisions Iran enriching uranium to 3.67% levels for civilian use, with partner states sharing oversight and access to Iranian nuclear technology.
- Iranian officials said the joint venture would be permanent and aim to reassure regional and Western actors, while some experts question its feasibility due to trust issues.
- If accepted, the consortium could reduce regional nuclear tensions and proliferation risks, though US and Gulf state willingness to cooperate remains uncertain.
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Iran Proposes Regional Nuclear Consortium to Ease Tensions
Iran has proposed a regional nuclear consortium involving itself, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and potentially the United States, to address concerns about its nuclear program and ensure transparency in uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes.
Iran Pitches Enrichment Consortium To Save Nuclear Program
Iran has proposed a regional nuclear consortium involving Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to ease concerns over its nuclear program. The plan, presented in talks with the United States, would allow limited uranium enrichment under international oversight to boost transparency and trust.
Iran to US: We can run nuclear program together
Iran has put forward a proposal to establish a shared nuclear-enrichment venture that would include regional Arab nations and American investments, offering this as an alternative to Washington's insistence that Tehran dismantle its nuclear program completely, according to four Iranian officials with knowledge of the plan who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the discussions. The proposal was presented by Foreign Minister Abbas …
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