Kumar Bahukhandi
Negotiations between Iran and the United States are currently in their final stages. (File Photo)
Talks aimed at averting a war between the United States and Iran have reached their final stages. A report by Iranian media now claims that several key conditions regarding a potential peace agreement between the two nations have been discussed. These issues range from Iran’s nuclear program to the Strait of Hormuz and billions of dollars in frozen assets.
Amidst months of escalating tensions between Iran and the US, the contours of a potential peace deal are now beginning to emerge. Fars News—an Iranian semi-official news agency—claims that Washington has presented Tehran with five major conditions, which are currently the subject of ongoing negotiations. President Trump has stated that a peace agreement between the US and Iran is all but finalized and that an official announcement will be made shortly.
According to the report, the most critical issue within the draft of the proposed agreement concerns Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. The US is demanding that Iran hand over its 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium to American custody. This specific uranium has long been a source of concern for Western nations, as it is considered a crucial component in the development of nuclear weapons.
The second major condition pertains to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. According to the report, the US insists that Iran keep only one nuclear facility operational, while halting all other related activities. Furthermore, the US has made it explicitly clear that it will not provide any reparations or compensation for damages incurred during the conflict.
Will Iran Regain Access to Frozen Funds?
The Fars News report also notes that, for the time being, the US has refused to release Iran’s assets currently frozen in foreign banks. Additionally, the implementation of ceasefires across various fronts has been linked to the progress of these negotiations.
According to the report, the proposed agreement also includes a significant security clause. This clause stipulates that neither the United States nor its allies shall launch attacks against Iran or its allied factions. In return, Iran commits to refraining from attacking the United States or its allied groups. In return, Iran, too, will refrain from launching any preemptive—that is, first—strike against the United States and its allies.
Iran Also Sets Five Conditions to End the War
Prior to this, Iran had also put forward its own five conditions for a second round of talks. These included ending hostilities on all fronts—specifically halting the conflict in Lebanon—lifting economic sanctions, repatriating frozen Iranian assets, providing compensation for war-related damages, and recognizing Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Timeline of the US-Iran Conflict
A ceasefire was reached between Iran and the United States on April 8. Prior to this, on February 28, the US and Israel had launched attacks on several Iranian cities and military bases, triggering a conflict that lasted for approximately 40 days. Subsequently, representatives from both nations held talks in Islamabad, but these failed to yield any concrete results. Following this, and under the mediation of Pakistan, several draft proposals were exchanged between the two sides.
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