Breakthrough in Talks with Iran: Tehran Ready to Abandon Uranium Stockpiling

The tense situation on the Washington-Tehran line has entered a new, dynamic phase following sensational reports from Muscat. The head of Omani diplomacy, acting as the main mediator between the feuding powers, reported obtaining a declaration from the Iranian side that could change the fate of security in the Middle East. According to official statements, Iran expressed readiness to renounce possessing any stockpiles of uranium enriched to a level enabling nuclear weapons production. Mediators describe this moment as „solving the most difficult problem” and suggest that comprehensive peace is now within reach. This declaration, if confirmed by international supervisory institutions, would mean the dismantling of the most controversial elements of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. The origins of the dispute over Iran's nuclear program date back to 2002, when the existence of secret uranium enrichment facilities in Natanz was revealed. This led to a series of international sanctions and years of negotiations, culminating in the 2015 JCPOA agreement, later unilaterally withdrawn from by the Donald Trump administration in 2018. However, the Omani side's enthusiasm is not fully reflected in the White House's stance. President Donald Trump publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the talks so far, calling them insufficient. Washington demands not only a declaration on non-proliferation of materials, but a full and irreversible transformation of the nuclear program under strict supervision. Parallel to diplomatic channels, the US is sending signals indicating preparations for a military option. The administration is said to have already identified a list of twelve key military targets on Iranian territory that could be attacked if dialogue collapses. An additional warning signal was the decision to partially evacuate personnel from the US embassy in Israel, widely interpreted as a precaution against retaliation in case of open conflict. 0 — stockpiles of enriched uranium Iran is ultimately supposed to possess according to the Omani proposal Despite the ongoing political posturing, the pressure of time is becoming increasingly palpable for both sides. For Tehran, an agreement means a chance to lift crippling economic sanctions, which have led to a deep recession and social unrest. For the Trump administration, a negotiating success would be a powerful image asset, confirming the effectiveness of the maximum pressure strategy. However, a lack of mutual trust remains a fundamental barrier. Iran accuses the US of applying „hostage diplomacy,” while American hawks warn that Tehran's concessions may be merely a smokescreen aimed at buying time. In this complicated setup, Oman and Switzerland serve as key links, attempting to turn verbal promises into binding and verifiable legal documents that would prevent an arms race in this volatile region of the world.