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Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
- Iran and the United States remain divided on how sanctions relief should be structured as talks continue.
- Iran says it could consider a mix of exporting some HEU, diluting purity, and a regional enrichment consortium in exchange for recognition of peaceful enrichment rights.
- The Iranian official said the negotiations could yield an interim agreement and cited potential economic benefits for both sides.
- Iran will not hand over control of its oil and mineral resources, according to the official.
- Iranian officials say the U.S. could become an economic partner, with American companies operating as contractors in Iran’s oil and gas fields.
- A draft counterproposal for enrichment rights may be prepared within days, according to Tehran.
- Tensions have grown as the U.S. builds up its military capability in the Middle East, increasing fears of broader conflict.
- Tehran outlined a path to mutual benefits, including economic incentives tied to sanctions relief.
- The official emphasized that Iran would maintain sovereignty over its oil and mineral resources.
- The talks follow renewed negotiations earlier this month as the U.S. expands its military presence in the region.
- The Reuters interview framed the talks as a potential path to avoid broader conflict, with practical economic incentives on the table.
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