Exclusive: Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, Iranian sources say

 Exclusive: Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is seen in Tehran, Iran, April 12, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/ File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

• Summary 

• Could halt uranium enrichment for a year if US meets certain terms, Iranian official sources say
• Terms include recognising Tehran's right to enrich for civilian purposes, releasing frozen Iranian oil revenues
• Initial 'political understanding' could lead to broader nuclear accord, sources say
• Trump has threatened to bomb Iran if no deal emerges from nuclear negotiations

DUBAI, May 28 (Reuters) - Iran may pause uranium enrichment if the U.S. releases frozen Iranian funds and recognises Tehran's right to refine uranium for civilian use under a "political deal" that could lead to a broader nuclear accord, two Iranian official sources said.

The sources, close to the negotiating team, said on Wednesday a "political understanding with the United States could be reached soon" if Washington accepted Tehran's conditions. One of the sources said the matter "has not been discussed yet" during the talks with the United States.

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