Iran Considers Halting Nuclear Program to Ease US Tensions: Report
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Firstpost•03-02-2026, 08:09
Iran Considers Halting Nuclear Program to Ease US Tensions: Report
- •Iran may suspend or shut down parts of its nuclear program to de-escalate tensions with the US, according to The New York Times.
- •Iranian officials indicated a willingness to consider new terms, potentially including transferring enriched uranium to Russia, despite public opposition to stopping enrichment.
- •US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in Istanbul this week for direct talks.
- •Mediators from Turkey, Qatar, Oman, and Iraq are involved, with Jared Kushner also expected to attend some sessions.
- •Iran limits talks to nuclear issues, rejecting US demands for discussions on ballistic missiles and regional proxy support, while warning against any US strike.
Why It Matters: Iran is reportedly open to significant nuclear program concessions to de-escalate tensions with the US.
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