Iran Media: The Iranian proposal does not include a 15-year uranium enrichment freeze clause
According to Iran's Fars News Agency, contrary to some media reports, the new proposal put forward by Iran to the United States does not include provisions for freezing uranium enrichment activities for 15 years or opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier on Sunday (May 3), Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran had received the U.S. response to Iran’s 14-point new proposal via Pakistan. According to him, Iran is currently studying the U.S. reply.
The Fars News Agency noted in its report: “The Iranian 14-point proposal is a response to the U.S. 9-point proposal. Contrary to what Al Jazeera reported, this proposal does not contain any provision for Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 15 years or open the Strait of Hormuz.”
Prior reporting by Iranian media claimed that Iran’s proposed peaceful resolution plan regarding its conflict with the United States and Israel included 14 points, including compensation payments to Tehran and establishing a "new mechanism" in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure navigational safety.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched multiple strikes against targets inside Iran, including an attack on Tehran, resulting in damage and civilian casualties. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli territory and U.S. military targets in the Middle East.
On April 8, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire, but subsequent talks held in Islamabad ended without results. There has been no news of renewed hostilities so far, but the U.S. has begun blocking Iranian ports. Mediators are now attempting to facilitate a new round of negotiations.
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