Iran’s Response to US Proposal Delivered via Pakistan Includes Uranium Handover Demand

Context The US presented a 14‑point plan earlier this week that seeks an immediate halt to hostilities. It requires Iran to abandon nuclear weapons development, stop all uranium enrichment for at least 12 years, and surrender its stockpile of 60‑percent‑enriched uranium. Washington promises gradual sanctions relief, the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, and an end to its blockade of Iranian ports. Iran’s reply, reported by state news agency IRNA, was transmitted to the US side via a Pakistani diplomatic channel.

Key Facts The proposal specifies that Iran must hand over about 440 kg (roughly 970 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity—a level suitable for civilian reactor fuel but also a step toward weapons‑grade material if further processed. Pakistan’s economy is under strain; fuel prices have spiked because the Strait of Hormuz blockade, which the US maintains, disrupts oil shipments. Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder noted that Pakistan’s suffering adds urgency to the negotiations, as a prolonged blockade hurts both regional and global markets.

What It Means If Iran accepts the terms, the immediate effect would be a reduction in naval tensions and a potential easing of sanctions that have crippled its oil exports. For Pakistan, a successful deal could lower fuel costs and relieve fiscal pressure, though any delay keeps the blockade’s economic toll in place. The outcome hinges on how Washington evaluates Iran’s reply and whether both sides can agree on verification steps for the uranium transfer.

Watch next for the US government’s official assessment of Iran’s response and any subsequent diplomatic moves from Pakistan or regional actors.