Iran agrees in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium, White House official says
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Key Points:
- Iran has agreed in principle to dispose of highly-enriched uranium in negotiations with the U.S., though a final deal is not expected to be signed imminently, according to a senior Trump administration official.
- The proposed agreement involves a two-step process: immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade, followed by negotiations on Iran's nuclear program dismantlement.
- The U.S. aims for Iran to commit to disposing of enriched uranium and resolving other nuclear issues, viewing this potential deal as more favorable than the 2015 agreement under President Obama.
- Coordination with Gulf countries will ensure safe passage of ships through the Strait without imposing a toll system, and the U.S. will engage with the current Iranian government without pushing for regime change.
- Key figures involved in negotiations include Vice President JD Vance, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, with the U.S. seeking to involve all Middle Eastern allies in the process.