Iran sends Washington nuclear proposal via Qatar, conditioning talks on seven demands

Iran has sent Washington a comprehensive nuclear proposal through a Qatari mediator, conditioned on the United States first meeting seven Iranian demands.

• A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has sent the proposal via Qatar and that Washington is reviewing it.
• Iran said the proposal cannot be negotiated until Washington meets its seven conditions, including lifting sanctions and the naval blockade and releasing frozen assets.
• The New York Times reported, citing five officials, that Tehran has shown readiness to resume talks and is reviewing the mediators' latest proposals.
• Vice President J.D. Vance said progress has been made in communication with Iran, while President Trump retains military and non-military options.
• Trump announced his administration will decide within two weeks whether to take additional steps against Iran or approve an agreement.
• Trump said Iran takes no step on its nuclear program without US approval and would need 25 years to rebuild what the war destroyed.
• Trump said he prefers not to destroy what remains of Iran but may be forced to, and insisted Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon.