Won't let Iran enrich uranium: Trump, Tehran blames US for confusion

Iran is open to basing a nuclear agreement with the United States around the idea of a regional uranium enrichment consortium based in Iran, Axios reports, citing a senior Iranian official. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says his country will not allow Iran to have any uranium enrichment, after an Axios report said a US nuclear deal proposal would allow Tehran to keep enriching uranium temporarily. “The AUTOPEN should have stopped Iran a long time ago from “enriching.” Under our potential Agreement — WE WILL NOT ALLOW ANY ENRICHMENT OF URANIUM!” Trump said on Truth Social.
As per Iran International report, Iran government has accused the United States on Tuesday of sending mixed signals that are obstructing progress in ongoing nuclear negotiations, as tensions mount ahead of a possible sixth round of indirect talks.Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokeswoman for the Iranian government, told reporters in Tehran that Washington’s “contradictory statements” were complicating the process and undermining trust. “We are prepared for every scenario, but we will not leave the negotiating table,” Mohajerani said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the US  proposal lacked credible assurances on sanctions relief — a central Iranian demand.Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, speaking during a visit to Cairo, confirmed that Tehran is still drafting its formal response.According to Reuters, a senior Iranian diplomat said Tehran is drafting a negative response to the US proposal, which could amount to a rejection. The unnamed diplomat cited by Reuters described the offer as failing to address Iran’s key demands, including recognition of its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. "Special Envoy Witkoff sent a very detailed and acceptable proposal to the Iranian regime that the President hopes they will accept," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday. "If not, they will face grave consequences, as the President himself has reiterated."