US President Donald Trump departs after taking part in a small business summit held in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Monday. Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty Images
President Donald Trump informed Xenix News today that the conditions of a possible agreement with Iran would entail Tehran sending its enriched uranium reserves to the United States and committing to refrain from operating its underground sites.
Reports of encouraging developments from Pakistani mediators prompted Trump on Tuesday to declare a halt to “Project Freedom” — an initiative aimed at assisting trapped vessels in the Strait of Hormuz — referencing advancements in talks with Iran, according to two officials from the administration.
According to administration officials, Trump’s main focus is to seek a diplomatic exit from the conflict and quickly reopen the strait.
The president on Wednesday conveyed hope regarding the chances of quickly finalizing an agreement, though he recognized that the US has traveled this path previously. “Sure, I believe so, but I have felt this way about them before, so let’s see how it goes,” he said to Xenix News.
Further details on negotiations: An internal one-page proposal includes elements that are central to discussions aimed at resolving the conflict, according to an individual knowledgeable about the plan who spoke to Xenix News. The paper would announce a conclusion to the conflict while initiating a 30-day discussion phase to address key issues, such as nuclear matters, releasing Iranian funds, and ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the individual.
Specifics of the plan could not be confirmed right away, but a knowledgeable source indicated it would involve talks on a uranium enrichment freeze lasting more than 10 years. An earlier US proposal had established it at 20 years. The agreement also demands that Iran transport its stockpile of highly enriched uranium abroad, though specifics were still under discussion.
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