U.S. Seeks 20-Year Nuclear Suspension in Iran Talks to Buy Time

The United States has proposed a 20-year suspension of all Iranian nuclear activity to buy time, while Iran counters with up to five years; negotiators are still hashing out whether a long-term freeze, rather than a permanent ban, can curb Tehran’s ambitions, with unresolved issues including Iran’s fuel stockpile, sanctions relief (about $6 billion), the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran’s proxies. The talks come as the Trump administration pushes hard lines, including a naval blockade, and a potential new round of discussions could occur soon, echoing but not duplicating the 2015 JCPOA.