Several American media outlets have reported that Washington has requested a 20-year pause in Iranian uranium enrichment. Iran has countered with a proposal for a five-year suspension. The Iranian nuclear program is one of the main sticking points in the negotiations.
The United States sought a 20-year suspension of the Iranian uranium enrichment program in an effort to reach an agreement to end the war, American media reported on Monday, April 13, following the failure of negotiations on Sunday.
American President Donald Trump declared war on February 28, alleging that Iran was developing an atomic bomb – a claim Tehran denies – and promising never to allow the country to possess a nuclear weapon.
American Vice President JD Vance left the negotiations with Iran empty-handed on Sunday, with the main sticking points including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iranian nuclear program.
According to American media citing officials close to the discussions held in Islamabad on Saturday, Washington asked Tehran on this occasion to commit to not enriching uranium for 20 years.
This 20-year pause would have been accompanied by an easing of sanctions, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Context:
- The negotiations between the United States and Iran are centered around the Iranian nuclear program and potential agreements to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Fact Check:
- Donald Trump did not declare war on Iran, but tensions have escalated between the two countries due to disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program.
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