Washington and Tehran reportedly exchange nuclear concessions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
The United States and Iran have reportedly exchanged concessions on Iran’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets amid discussions aimed at ending the conflict. Vice-President J.D. Vance and President Donald Trump say they are cautiously optimistic, while highlighting disagreements over inspections and enriched uranium, the Zambian Observer reports.
The United States and Iran have reportedly exchanged concessions on Tehran’s nuclear programme and access to frozen assets as the two countries continue talks towards an agreement, the Zambian Observer reports. The information has not been verified and no final agreement has been announced.
US Vice-President JD Vance said Washington had held several constructive exchanges with Iranian officials and believed a negotiated settlement was possible. However, he called for firm, verifiable commitments to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear programme. President Donald Trump, for his part, said a deal could be reached and that he would never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The discussions concern, among other things, limits on Iranian enrichment, monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the fate of enriched uranium. The framework agreed in June 2026 provided for temporary exemptions from US oil sanctions, a freeze on further nuclear activity and subsequent access to frozen Iranian assets, according to the Zambian Observer.
