Iran will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons, official confirms ahead of deal signing

A senior Iranian official has confirmed that Tehran will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons, according to a final draft memorandum of understanding with the United States. This development follows Qatari mediators' efforts to facilitate a deal by flying to Tehran.

The official stated that the US has agreed to allow Iran to dilute its highly enriched uranium stockpile within its own borders. The specific mechanisms for this process are slated for discussion over the next 60 days. Until a definitive agreement is finalized, Iran has committed to maintaining the current nuclear status quo, which includes halting uranium enrichment and refraining from expanding its nuclear facilities.

In addition to the nuclear commitments, the draft memorandum outlines significant economic concessions from the US. Washington is set to waive all oil sanctions on Iran for a specified period and release $25 billion of Iran's frozen assets, potentially through direct cash transfers. The agreement also reportedly calls for the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports and for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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under a final draft memorandum of understanding with the US, Tehran agrees that it will neither produce nor acquire nuclear weapons.