Iran is reportedly drafting a much-anticipated nuclear deal proposal to be presented in upcoming negotiations. Central to this proposal are the contentious topics of uranium enrichment and the lifting of sanctions. Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran, Omar Hawash, noted that recent discussions suggesting the U.S. acceptance of symbolic enrichment arrangements outside Iran conflict with Iran's steadfast public stance, which emphasizes the country's refusal to transfer any enrichment activities outside its borders.

In a recent statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi affirmed that the U.S. has not requested Iran to halt uranium enrichment altogether, suggesting that discussions will continue around the level of enrichment rather than the principle itself. Iran maintains that its right to enrich uranium is legally guaranteed under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Therefore, any proposal that involves abandoning or relocating enrichment activities is seen by Tehran as undermining the core tenets of the treaty, which Iran believes should permit enrichment on its soil as part of any potential agreement.

From Tehran's perspective, uranium enrichment is viewed as a significant scientific and technological achievement. Iran is adamant that any negotiation surrounding its nuclear program must respect its rights under international law and not compromise its scientific advancements. This situation underscores the delicate balance of diplomacy where Iran seeks to assert its nuclear rights while engaging with international pressures and negotiating terms that will not erode its achievements or sovereignty.