US deal proposal to allow temporary low-level Iranian enrichment - Axios

The US proposals presented to Iran on Saturday would allow Tehran to maintain limited low-level uranium enrichment on its soil for a to-be-determined period of time, Axios reported citing two sources with direct knowledge.

Iran would temporarily reduce its enrichment levels to 3% after signing the deal, Axios reported, for a period agreed upon during the negotiations.

Underground enrichment sites "non-operational" for an agreed duration and enrichment capability would be limited to levels necessary for civilian nuclear reactor use as determined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The proposal would only ease US sanctions on Iran after it "demonstrates real commitment" in the view of the United States and the IAEA."(A) strong system for monitoring and verification" would be implemented, Axios added.

Snap inspections by the IAEA as part of its so-called additional protocol would also be agreed.

The White House, Axios added, did not deny any details of the proposal it reported.