Washington: Media reports published on Friday indicated that the United States is preparing to present a new set of conditions to Iran, including a complete halt to uranium enrichment. The Wall Street Journal quoted a US official as saying, “Washington is preparing to present a set of conditions to Iran, including a complete halt to uranium enrichment. If Iran does not accept the conditions, it will not be a good day for Iran.”
According to National Iraqi News Agency, US officials have confirmed that Washington hopes the framework in the agreement with Tehran will address Israel’s concerns. The US administration also hopes that this framework will persuade Israel to postpone an imminent attack on Iran. However, there are some disagreements between the US and Israel on how to deal with Iran at the present time. US envoy Steve Witkoff had previously stated that his country “will not allow Iran to enrich uranium to any level, even 1%.”
The Wall Street Journal also reported, quoting an informed source, that Israel had planned an attack on Iran this year but postponed it at the request of the Trump administration. Western and Israeli officials indicated that military action could delay Iran’s nuclear program for at least a year, though there are significant doubts about the lasting impact of any attack.
Despite ongoing negotiations, details of the new terms have not been officially announced. Diplomatic sources confirm that the US proposals focus on halting enrichment in exchange for a gradual lifting of sanctions and economic guarantees for Iran. However, Iran has maintained that enrichment is a sovereign right and non-negotiable, with officials denying reports that they were prepared to suspend enrichment.
These developments come amid indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, which have recently held a fourth round in Europe. The US has issued warnings that failure to reach an agreement could lead to military escalation in the region.