As global attention shifts back to Tehran, the Iranian government is reportedly reviewing a far-reaching US proposal aimed at reviving the stalled nuclear talks. The plan, relayed via Oman, was drafted by Steve Witkoff, the US President’s special envoy to the Middle East.
According to diplomatic sources quoted by Kuwait’s Al-Jarida, the proposal outlines seven key pillars intended to frame a durable agreement ahead of a yet-unscheduled sixth round of negotiations.
One core element calls for the creation of a multinational holding company, overseen by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to monitor Iran’s uranium enrichment. This body would include Iran, the US and several Gulf nations, aiming to ensure the nuclear program remains strictly civilian.
Another component proposes relocating enrichment facilities to a Gulf island under Iranian sovereignty but subject to enhanced international oversight, designed to address transparency concerns.
In return, the US suggests a phased suspension of economic sanctions in exchange for Iran freezing enrichment activities. A renewable one-year transitional period would allow both sides to build trust toward a comprehensive normalization treaty, potentially reopening Iran’s economy to American businesses.
Security provisions include unrestricted inspections of suspicious Iranian sites and firm commitments from Tehran to halt development of nuclear-capable missiles.
Regionally, Iran would be expected to stop backing militant groups hostile to the US and Israel, use unfrozen funds solely for peaceful purposes and support peace efforts in the Middle East.
The proposal also urges Iran to reassess its strategic alliances, namely by scaling down military ties with Russia and China and avoiding involvement in conflicts like Ukraine.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged receipt of the proposal’s outline and warned against any political exploitation of recent IAEA reports. He insisted that any Iranian response would reflect the country’s principles and national interests.
Meanwhile, Tehran has demanded firm guarantees from Washington on sanction relief, ahead of a scheduled meeting with the IAEA chief in Cairo.
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