Iran has said it may abandon its nuclear programme if the United States presents what it described as a satisfactory alternative proposal.
The statement was made by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who indicated that Tehran could reconsider its nuclear activities if Washington comes forward with a deal that addresses its concerns and offers acceptable guarantees.
The development comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following the ongoing military pressure on Iran from the United States and Israel over its nuclear ambitions.
Speaking on the issue, the Iranian official stressed that diplomacy remains possible if the United States presents a workable and fair proposal that Iran can accept.
“Iran is ready to abandon its nuclear programme on condition that the United States presents a satisfactory alternative offer,” Takht-Ravanchi said.
His remarks suggest that Tehran may still be open to negotiations despite the current strained relationship between the two countries.
For years, Iran’s nuclear programme has been at the centre of global security concerns. Western powers, led by the United States, have repeatedly accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran, however, maintains that its nuclear activities are strictly for peaceful purposes such as energy production and scientific development.
The dispute intensified after the collapse of the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers. That deal had placed limits on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. The agreement later fell apart after the United States withdrew and reimposed economic sanctions on the country.
Since then, several rounds of diplomatic efforts have been made to revive talks, but negotiations have continued to face setbacks due to disagreements over sanctions, uranium enrichment, and security guarantees.
Iranian officials have repeatedly insisted that any new agreement must address the impact of sanctions on its economy while also recognising its right to peaceful nuclear technology.
Takht-Ravanchi’s latest comments appear to signal that Iran could still consider concessions if the United States puts forward an offer that Tehran considers fair and balanced.