Iran set to reject US proposal, diplomat tells Reuters

Iran is preparing to reject the new US proposal aimed at resolving the nuclear standoff, an Iranian diplomat told Reuters on Monday.

“In this proposal, the US stance on enrichment on Iranian soil remains unchanged, and there is no clear explanation regarding the lifting of sanctions,” the diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“Iran is drafting a negative response… which could be interpreted as a rejection.”

The proposal, delivered Saturday by Oman’s foreign minister during a visit to Tehran, followed five rounds of talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

The diplomat said the assessment of Iran’s nuclear negotiations committee—operating under the supervision of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—is that the US offer cannot serve Tehran’s interests and represents an attempt to push Iran into accepting what was called a “bad deal” through excessive demands.

Iranian officials told Reuters last week that Tehran might consider suspending enrichment under a political understanding if Washington unfreezes Iranian assets and formally recognizes Iran’s right to a peaceful nuclear program.