Iran Agrees in Principle to Relinquish Enriched Uranium Stockpile in Major U.S.-Led Peace Deal: Report

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24 (ANI) — In a potentially historic shift for West Asian geopolitics, Iran has agreed in principle to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of an emerging U.S.-led framework aimed at halting regional conflict.

The breakthrough, first reported by The New York Times, citing two U.S. officials, marks a dramatic shift in diplomatic efforts. While Tehran has committed to surrendering the material in a general statement, the exact mechanisms for how the uranium will be relinquished remain unresolved and are expected to be finalized after a formal agreement is signed.

The development comes amid an intense wave of multilateral diplomacy spearheaded by Washington. In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that he is actively engaged in high-level discussions with a broad coalition of regional leaders to secure a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding.

“An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other countries,” Trump stated, adding that final aspects are currently under discussion and will be announced shortly.

According to the White House, the diplomatic effort has involved direct consultations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

President Trump also noted a separate conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the framework, describing the call as having gone “very well.”

A central pillar of the emerging pact is the restoration of maritime stability. Trump stated that under the terms of the agreement, “the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” signaling potential relief for global energy markets and maritime trade routes disrupted by months of regional volatility.

The momentum was mirrored by reports from Tehran. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency acknowledged that intensive indirect negotiations over the past 24 hours had significantly narrowed the gaps between the opposing sides. Additional diplomatic consultations reportedly followed in Tehran, aimed at preventing further military escalation across West Asia.

Pakistan, which has played a mediating role in the negotiations, also expressed optimism. Commenting on the intensive diplomatic efforts, the Pakistan Army said the talks had resulted in “encouraging progress toward a final understanding.”

The mediation process is currently focused on two primary objectives: preventing immediate escalation following heightened military and political tensions, and establishing a structured framework to ensure long-term security across regional borders and critical maritime corridors.

While the framework of the peace agreement appears to be taking shape, attention now turns to whether the final details — particularly the verified removal of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile — can be successfully completed. (ANI)