Iran rejected offer to hold enrichment for 20 years, made counteroffer
By Ali Hashem
Reporting from Tehran, Iran
The Iranians heard from the United States and Pakistan that there is an offer for Iran to hold nuclear enrichment for 20 years, and then there would be a possibility of a deal.
They refused to go for 20 years. However, they prepared their own counteroffer, which is now being faced with the withdrawal of the 20 years offer that was on the table.
Today’s ceasefire in Lebanon could have a positive impact on the future talks. What remains now is unfreezing of Iranian assets in order for the Iranians to go to the second round of talks with much more optimism.