Iran Signals Willingness to Compromise on Enriched Uranium Stockpile in Exchange for US Sanctions Relief

Iran has indicated it is prepared to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi in an interview with the BBC. His comments came after nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States resumed in Oman on February 6, signaling renewed diplomatic engagement over Tehran’s nuclear program.

A further round of talks is expected to take place in Geneva next week, as announced by Switzerland, although Iran has not formally confirmed the schedule. Takht-Ravanchi, who participated in the Oman discussions as part of the delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, told the BBC that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday.

The United States and its allies, including Israel, have long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. Israel is widely regarded by experts as the only nuclear-armed state in the Middle East. Tehran denies any military ambitions and maintains that its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful civilian purposes, including energy production.

According to Takht-Ravanchi, Iran is open to measures such as diluting its highly enriched uranium as part of a broader agreement, provided that Washington demonstrates sincerity by lifting economic sanctions that have significantly impacted Iran’s economy. When asked about the possibility of exporting more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium from Iran, he said it was too early to determine the outcome of the negotiations but did not rule out potential compromises.