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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects Iran's reply on Friday to a proposal that includes a 10-year uranium enrichment halt.
The United States is set to receive a response from Iran on Friday to its proposals for ending the conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, expressing hope that the reply will launch a process of "serious negotiations."
Speaking to reporters in Rome, Rubio stated: "We'll see what the response contains… We hope it is something that puts us on a path toward a serious negotiation process." He also described Iran's declaration of control over the Strait of Hormuz as "unacceptable," adding: "Iran now claims it has the right to control an international waterway… This is unacceptable, and they are trying to normalize it."
The proposal, which has been partially detailed by US media outlets including CNN and Axios, reportedly calls for a 10-year halt to uranium enrichment and demands that Iran ship its stockpile of highly enriched uranium out of the country. According to US reports, the draft memorandum of understanding outlines an initial framework for ending hostilities and launching 30 days of negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement.
President Donald Trump has described the recent talks with Iran as "very good," expressing belief that a deal is now possible.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that Tehran has not yet reached a conclusion regarding the US proposal and has not submitted any response to Washington. Tehran has stated it is studying the American offer and will convey its final position through Pakistani mediators.
Leaks indicate that the negotiations revolve around three main issues that represent the core of the conflict between the two sides.
