In an effort to avoid more conflict, the US and Iran exchanged several proposals and counterproposals last week, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing officials.
The report said that US President Donald Trump was unhappy with Iran’s earlier proposal regarding restrictions on nuclear enrichment and was seeking a deal with broader limitations.
In previous rounds of negotiations, the US proposed prohibiting Iran from enriching uranium for 25 years. The report said Iran has rejected that proposal, adding that a later US offer called for a 20-year ban on enrichment, which Iran also declined.
During more recent discussions, the US indicated it might consider easing sanctions on Iranian oil exports if Tehran agreed to stop supporting proxy groups in the region, according to the report.
The report also said that recent proposals suggest Iran may be open to transferring part of its enriched uranium stockpile abroad. However, it stated that neither matter had been finalised, and both would likely depend on other aspects of a broader agreement.
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