The New York Times (NYT), citing government officials, reports that Iran is prepared to wind down or suspend its nuclear program in a bid to reach an agreement with the United States and reduce regional volatility.
According to two sources, Tehran is willing to stop or pause nuclear implementation—a move considered a major concession. However, the Iranian leadership has expressed a preference for a long-term resolution involving the creation of a regional nuclear energy consortium that would include the United States.
The report, supported by both American and Iranian officials, indicates that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are already in direct contact via personal correspondence. Both are expected to lead high-stakes negotiations scheduled for February 6 in Istanbul.
In addition to the lead envoys, the NYT reports that the meeting will be attended by Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, along with senior officials from Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, signaling a broad regional effort to broker a lasting settlement.
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Based on materials from TASS