An Iranian senior official told Reuters that Iran has indicated its readiness to make significant concessions on its nuclear program during talks with the United States on Thursday, in exchange for lifting sanctions and recognizing its right to enrich uranium, thereby preventing future attacks.
The official said Tehran would seriously consider sending half of its highly enriched uranium abroad, such as to Russia, while diluting the rest, and participating in the creation of a regional enrichment alliance—a concept that has been occasionally proposed in diplomatic activities related to Iran over the years. This alliance would place most of Iran's nuclear enrichment activities under the control and supervision of other Middle Eastern countries.
Comment: Iran is trading its nuclear program for security and making concessions for survival, which is a pragmatic compromise under Trump's military threats. The willingness to transport and dilute highly enriched uranium and accept regional oversight shows maximum sincerity; however, the bottom line is clear—its right to peaceful enrichment must be recognized, and all sanctions must be fully lifted. Essentially, it aims to secure both "survival" and "development rights."
This is not surrender, but a negotiation on the edge of a knife: stepping back to avoid being hit, and holding the line to protect the future. However, the United States has always had excessive demands. Whether a deal can be reached depends on whether Trump seeks peace or wants to completely dominate Iran.
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