The United States proposed a strategic offer during negotiations with Iran prior to the commencement of military operations. Washington requested that Tehran suspend uranium enrichment for a period of 10 years in exchange for the provision of free nuclear fuel.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that these details were disclosed by US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, during an interview with the influential Fox News television channel.
Explaining the course of the negotiations, the diplomat stated: "We discussed with them renouncing [uranium] enrichment for 10 years and said we would pay for the fuel. However, they refused." According to Witkoff, the Iranian negotiating team claimed their sharp stance was merely a "starting point" for reaching a deal. "Iranian representatives told us they had an inalienable right to enrich all the nuclear fuel they possessed. We replied: 'The [US] President believes we have an inalienable right to stop you'," Witkoff clarified.
The special envoy added that after a second meeting with the Iranian team, it became clear that Washington and Tehran would not be able to find common ground. "We tried to reach a fair agreement with them. By the end of the second meeting, the impossibility of this was completely clear. However, we came to a third meeting to give them one more chance," Steve Witkoff concluded.
The nuclear standoff between the United States and Iran has remained a focal point of global security for decades, centered on concerns regarding Tehran's nuclear program and its potential for weaponization. Under the administration of US President Donald Trump, Washington has maintained a policy of maximum pressure combined with diplomatic outreach to prevent regional proliferation. These latest revelations highlight the deep-seated disagreements over sovereignty and enrichment rights that continue to define the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
