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Iran submits nuclear proposal to US through Qatar intermediary
Tehran has forwarded a nuclear proposal to Washington via Doha, contingent on the United States first addressing seven key Iranian demands, according to a senior Iranian official.
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Iran has transmitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, a senior Iranian official disclosed on Thursday, though the offer comes with significant preconditions. The proposal is to be discussed only after Washington addresses what Tehran describes as seven foundational demands, the official told Reuters in Dubai.
The move represents the latest diplomatic communication in ongoing negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, which has remained a focal point of tensions between Tehran and Western powers. Qatar has served as an intermediary in previous diplomatic efforts between the two countries, leveraging its neutral standing in regional affairs.
Details of Iran's specific demands remain undisclosed, though past Iranian positions have centred on sanctions relief, guarantees against military strikes, and commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 nuclear accord from which the United States withdrew in 2018.
The proposal's transmission through Qatar underscores the absence of direct diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran. The timing and substance of any American response remain unclear, with negotiations over Iran's nuclear activities continuing to face significant obstacles on both sides.