Washington Considers the Modified Iranian Proposal "Insufficient" and Warns of an "Extremely Dangerous" Situation

A senior US official revealed that the US administration views the modified Iranian proposal, recently received through mediators, as an insubstantial improvement that falls short of reaching a comprehensive agreement. The official explained that the proposal included general statements about Iran's commitment not to seek nuclear weapons but lacked concrete pledges regarding the suspension of uranium enrichment or the handover of the current stockpile of highly enriched uranium. In a related context, the official denied reports suggesting Washington's agreement to ease oil sanctions, stressing that any sanctions relief must be met with tangible steps from Tehran. The official warned that the current situation is "extremely dangerous," emphasizing the need for serious and detailed discussions on Iran's nuclear program and hinting at other options if the diplomatic track fails. These developments come amidst ongoing indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran, along with leaks regarding the details of the modified Iranian paper, which included demands for economic facilitation and international guarantees. The US President is expected to hold a meeting with senior national security advisors to discuss available options for handling the Iranian file.