Iran refuses to send Uranium outside country, claims agreement reached on four key points in peace talks with US; Will Trump accept?

Tehran: Iran has reportedly refused to send its uranium stockpile outside the country but is willing to dilute it as part of a possible nuclear agreement with the United States.

According to a report by The New York Times, both countries have made progress on several key issues and are close to reaching a deal. Discussions are focused on four major points, including uranium enrichment, nuclear sites, and international inspections.

Iran and US reportedly agree on most issues

The report says negotiations between Washington and Tehran are centered around stopping Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, reducing its current stockpile, shutting down nuclear facilities, and allowing international agencies to conduct surprise inspections.

Iran refuses to send uranium stockpile abroad

The United States is no longer demanding that Iran send its enriched uranium outside the country. Instead, Washington wants Tehran to work with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to reduce or dilute its stockpile.

The IAEA had estimated that Iran possessed around 440 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%. However, it is unclear how much of that stockpile was damaged during US strikes in June 2025.

How long will Iran halt Uranium enrichment?

The US wants Iran to suspend uranium enrichment for 20 years. Iran, however, has proposed a 10-year pause. American officials reportedly hope both sides can agree on a compromise of 15 years.

It remains unclear whether US President Donald Trump will support such a compromise, as he has insisted on a 20-year restriction.

What will happen to Iran’s nuclear sites?

Another key issue is the future of Iran’s three main nuclear facilities located at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan.

The US wants all three sites dismantled. Iran has reportedly shown some willingness to compromise and may agree to shut down two facilities while keeping one operational.

Will Iran allow surprise inspections?

Washington is also demanding that Iran allow international nuclear watchdogs to carry out snap inspections of its facilities.

It is not yet clear whether Iran will accept this condition. Some of the nuclear sites are located within bases controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), where international inspectors have previously not been allowed access.

Frozen assets still unresolved

While US officials have spoken of progress in the negotiations, several issues remain unresolved. It is unclear how recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon and clashes near the Strait of Hormuz could affect the talks.

Iran is also seeking sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets, but the United States has not yet publicly responded to these demands.