
Multiple sources confirm that the Trump administration has engaged in an intense diplomatic campaign to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran, proposing a broad package of economic incentives in exchange for Tehran halting uranium enrichment.
According to sources close to the developments, the discussions include possible access for Iran to blocked funds worth up to $30 billion, partial lifting of sanctions, as well as the construction of a non-enrichment civilian nuclear program financed by Gulf Arab countries.
One of the key meetings took place at the White House last Friday, where US special envoy Steve Witkoff consulted with Gulf partners about the draft proposal expected to be presented to Iran. According to a version of the draft described to CNN, the investment would go towards developing Iran's civilian nuclear infrastructure, while Tehran would have to permanently give up uranium enrichment on its territory.
These developments come after a new round of military tensions between the US, Israel and Iran, including attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's response to US forces in Qatar on June 23.
Administration officials say the US is open to a deal, but only if Iran agrees to a non-negotiable condition: zero uranium enrichment. Instead, Iran would be able to import enriched uranium for civilian use, following a model similar to that of the United Arab Emirates.
President Trump, while publicly downplaying the need for a new deal, has left open the possibility of a comprehensive peace agreement. “We could sign a deal, I don’t know,” he declared during a NATO summit this week.
Meanwhile, Qatar is playing a key mediation role, helping to coordinate behind-the-scenes talks and supporting the maintenance of a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Experts warn that the situation remains uncertain. Some Iranian officials may interpret the recent developments as a reason to accelerate plans for a military nuclear capability. In fact, this week the Iranian parliament passed a law that further limits cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, raising international concerns.
Whether the talks will produce a new agreement remains unclear. But diplomats involved are cautiously optimistic that after the recent military escalation, there is a window of opportunity for a long-term diplomatic solution.