US terms for nuclear deal ‘out of touch with reality' – Iranian source to RT
The US proposal for a new nuclear agreement with Iran is unacceptable, an Iranian source familiar with the matter told RT. Washington recently outlined its terms in a letter to Iran after five rounds of talks mediated by Oman.
'Iran views the US written elements as extremely far from what could possibly be regarded as a fair and realistic basis for a likely compromise,' the source said.
'Iranians were dismayed to see such a fanciful, one-sided text that is so out of touch with reality,' the source added.
The White House said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, sent 'a detailed and acceptable proposal' to Tehran. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt reiterated Washington's position that 'Iran can never obtain a nuclear bomb.'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic would provide a response 'in line with the principles, national interests, and rights of the people of Iran.'
Trump earlier insisted on a 'total dismantlement' of Iran's nuclear program, suggesting the country should not be allowed to enrich uranium even for civilian purposes. Araghchi rejected these terms, saying the US must lift all sanctions and 'uphold Iran's nuclear rights, including enrichment.'
During his first term in office, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 UN-backed nuclear deal, accusing Iran of secretly violating it. He then reimposed sanctions as part of his 'maximum pressure' campaign. Tehran denied breaching the 2015 deal at the time but has since increased uranium enrichment.
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