President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a deal with Iran could be reached within seven days [1].
This potential agreement represents a significant shift in nuclear diplomacy. The removal of enriched uranium would directly impact Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons, a primary goal of U.S. foreign policy.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said talks with Iran were progressing positively and the chance of reaching a deal was high [1]. He said that if a deal is reached, the United States would take Iran's enriched uranium [1].
Trump said that Iran is currently considering a 14-point memorandum of understanding [2]. This document would serve as the framework for the broader agreement between the two nations.
The president said he did not specify the exact location of the talks or the specific terms of the 14 points [2]. However, he suggested that the momentum of the negotiations has accelerated recently, leading to the possibility of a resolution within the week [1].
U.S. officials have long sought to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities through a combination of sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The prospect of physically removing enriched materials from Iranian soil would be a concrete verification measure, one that goes beyond the monitoring protocols of previous agreements.
“A deal with Iran could be reached within seven days.”
The proposal to remove enriched uranium suggests a move toward a 'zero-material' agreement, which is more stringent than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). By focusing on a 14-point memorandum, the administration is attempting to establish a rigid set of preconditions before a final treaty is signed, aiming to eliminate the physical means of nuclear escalation.
