Iran to relinquish enriched uranium as US ceasefire talks near completion

Efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran are reportedly in the final stages. Iran has expressed its readiness to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. According to a report by The New York Times, Iran has agreed with the United States to remove the uranium, although the details of how and where it will be sent remain undecided.

Currently, Iran is said to possess more than 400 kilograms of such uranium, which could be further enriched to produce nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran are nearly complete.

He mentioned that the draft agreement is in its final stage, with only the final approval pending. The agreement also includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a previous interview with Axios, Trump had stated that there was a 50-50 chance of reaching an agreement with Iran, suggesting that either a “good deal” would be made or the United States could launch a very severe attack on Iran.

As the ceasefire talks reached a critical juncture, Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran to engage in discussions with both political and military leaders. Trump announced on Sunday that most issues had been agreed upon.

According to the proposed framework, there will be an initial 30-day negotiation period between the United States and Iran, which can be extended by another month if necessary. The Wall Street Journal reports that the primary objectives of this preliminary agreement are to halt the conflict, establish a temporary diplomatic framework, and resume operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply.