U.S. Administration Outlines Iran Nuclear Deal Terms

A senior administration official said Sunday that the United States will not provide any resources to Iran unless the country first commits to giving up its highly enriched uranium. The official described a two-step process. In the first step, Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and commit to surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile; the United States would lift its blockade in return.

The second step would set a timed period, possibly 30 days, for Iran to actually deliver the material.

The official stated that no funds would change hands until delivery occurs. “We’re structuring this in such a way where they make commitments on the enriched stockpile, but they don’t get a dime unless they deliver on their commitments,” the official said. The official added that the structure allows verification of compliance before any transfer of resources.

The official noted that members of the Iranian regime are “radically different today than they were two months ago,” with more pragmatic figures elevated. Iranian negotiators have also acknowledged behind closed doors that they will have to give up the stockpile, the official said.

The official said the administration weighs costs and benefits for the American people rather than pursuing regime change at any price. S. consumers, the official stated.