Washington, United States – Web Desk: Iran proposed a five-year suspension of uranium enrichment during recent negotiations, but the United States pushed for a significantly longer 20-year halt, according to a report by The New York Times.
The report said the proposals were discussed during talks between U.S. and Iranian officials held in Islamabad, where both sides explored options to curb Iran’s nuclear activities.
Sources cited in the report indicated that Washington sought a long-term suspension to ensure greater guarantees over Iran’s nuclear program, while Tehran offered a shorter, five-year pause as a compromise.
The differences over the duration of the proposed halt remained unresolved, preventing the negotiations from reaching a final agreement.
Despite the lack of a breakthrough, both sides have been urged to continue diplomatic engagement to reduce tensions and seek a viable path forward.
Analysts say the dispute over uranium enrichment remains a central sticking point in U.S.-Iran relations, with the outcome of these negotiations carrying significant implications for regional stability and global security.
