The United States has been negotiating "quietly" with Iran to limit the regime's nuclear program, The New York Times reported Thursday based on Israeli, Iranian, and US sources.
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Washington seeks to reach an informal, unwritten agreement to reduce the risk of a military confrontation with Tehran, which has been stockpiling highly enriched uranium close to bomb-grade purity, according to the Times.
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Under that agreement, which Israeli officials called "imminent," Iran will reportedly not be allowed to enrich uranium above 60% and will refrain from attacks on Americans. In return, the US will release Iranian funds, swap prisoners and pledge to avoid tightening sanctions as well as to not seize oil-bearing foreign tankers, not seek new punitive resolutions at the United Nations or the International Atomic Energy Agency against Iran for its nuclear activity.
The talks, held indirectly, reflect a resumption of diplomacy between the US and Iran after the withdrawal of then-US President Donald Trump from the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in 2018.
Israel has warned Iran against producing bomb-worthy uranium. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in May, "If Iran enriches to the 90% weapons-grade, it would be a great error and the price would be heavy."
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