WASHINGTON — An interim agreement between the United States and Iran has opened a 60-day window for negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, but major questions remain about whether the two sides can reach a lasting accord.
Under the draft deal, expected to be signed in Switzerland, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping and regain the ability to sell its oil without restrictions. The agreement also envisions significant reconstruction assistance and the eventual lifting of U.S. and U.N. sanctions if a final nuclear settlement is achieved.
The most contentious issue remains the fate of Iran’s highly enriched uranium. While the draft calls for the material to be diluted under international supervision, critical details — including how the uranium would be recovered and processed — have yet to be negotiated.
The timeline has drawn skepticism from lawmakers and policy experts, who note that the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement took more than 18 months to negotiate and required extensive technical expertise. Critics question whether a comprehensive deal can be reached in just two months.
President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Iran will cooperate and has warned of military consequences if Tehran attempts to advance toward a nuclear weapon. However, uncertainty remains over whether Iran will accept stricter limits on uranium enrichment and whether broader concerns, such as its ballistic missile program and regional activities, will be addressed.
Supporters argue that the compressed timetable could prevent prolonged negotiations, while critics contend that the interim agreement offers substantial concessions before resolving the core nuclear dispute.
Source: Associated Press (AP).
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