U.S. Reportedly Accepts Iranian Uranium Enrichment Under New Mediation Proposal

The Trump administration has reportedly agreed to allow Iran to enrich uranium on its own territory to 3.67% under a new Qatari-Pakistani mediation proposal. The November 9 evening report, attributed to unnamed sources, said the proposal had brought Washington and Tehran back to serious negotiations, including over the nuclear issue. Under the reported terms, Iran would dilute its stock of uranium enriched to 60% to lower levels in exchange for permission to retain domestic enrichment at 3.67%. A third country could help carry out the dilution. The proposal also reportedly provides for International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to return to Iran. Earlier on November 9, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman was asked about reports of a new nuclear proposal conveyed through Qatar. He said Iran’s existing proposal remained on the table and that its timetable had been shortened from seven days to two days. In a separate answer that morning, the spokesman demanded an end to the naval blockade and war, access to frozen Iranian assets and the removal of additional sanctions. He said Iran could carry out its commitments within two days if the other side showed seriousness.