Iran-US Nuclear Talks: Tehran Requests Days to Consult Supreme Leader on Revised Proposals
Tehran/Washington —Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a critical juncture as Tehran has informed mediators that it requires several days to consult Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the latest revised American proposals, a leading US newspaper reported Tuesday.According to sources familiar with the matter, Iranian officials conveyed the message through…
Tehran/Washington —
Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a critical juncture as Tehran has informed mediators that it requires several days to consult Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the latest revised American proposals, a leading US newspaper reported Tuesday.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Iranian officials conveyed the message through intermediary nations, stressing that no final decision can be made without the Supreme Leader’s direct approval — underscoring the centralized nature of Iran’s foreign policy decision-making.
The indirect talks, mediated by Oman and other regional partners, have been ongoing for several weeks, centering on Tehran’s nuclear enrichment activities and the sweeping international sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy.
Analysts say Iran’s request for additional time may signal that the latest proposals are being taken seriously in Tehran, rather than being dismissed outright. “When they ask for time, it usually means the document is making its way up the chain,” one regional diplomat told the newspaper.
The international community is watching closely, with European powers and Gulf states urging both sides to seize what many describe as a narrow diplomatic window. Washington has thus far not publicly commented on the reported development.
A response from Tehran is expected within days, which could determine whether negotiations advance toward a formal agreement or face another impasse.
