Senior US Official: Iran Nuclear Deal 85% Complete, Includes Removal of Enriched Uranium

A senior US administration official says a new agreement with Iran is approximately 85% complete and could be signed within days. The proposed deal would require Iran to dismantle key parts of its nuclear program, surrender its enriched uranium stockpile, and take steps toward regional stability in exchange for phased economic relief. Technical negotiations are still needed to determine how Iran's nuclear material will be removed and destroyed.

Deal Reportedly Near Completion

A senior US administration official told reporters on Friday that negotiations with Iran have reached what the administration considers the final stages, with the agreement estimated to be roughly 85% complete.

According to the official, the deal could be signed within days if the remaining issues are resolved. The agreement would reportedly require Iran to dismantle elements of its nuclear program and transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium under an internationally supervised process.

US Says Iran Must Deliver Before Receiving Benefits

The official emphasized that Iran would not receive immediate economic benefits simply by signing the agreement. Instead, sanctions relief and other economic incentives would be tied directly to verified Iranian compliance.

"Those benefits only accrue if they actually deliver," the official said.

Under the reported framework, Iran would receive economic relief in stages as it fulfills specific obligations, including surrendering nuclear material, dismantling facilities, and taking steps that Washington views as contributing to regional stability.

Enriched Uranium Removal Still Requires Technical Talks

While the agreement reportedly commits Iran to removing and destroying its enriched uranium stockpile, US officials acknowledged that the technical details remain unresolved.

The official said future technical negotiations will focus on safely transporting and eliminating the material, describing the process as complex due to the sensitive nature of highly enriched uranium.

US officials view the removal of the enriched material as a critical component of preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

Israel's Concerns Remain Under Discussion

The administration confirmed that discussions with Israel are ongoing regarding the proposed agreement. According to the official, President Donald Trump recently spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as consultations continue.

The official expressed confidence that Israel would become more comfortable with the agreement once all details are presented, while also stressing that Israel maintains its right to self-defense.

Regional Issues Also Addressed

According to the official, the broader agreement also includes provisions related to regional security issues, including Lebanon. However, specific details were not publicly disclosed.

The proposed deal is being presented by US officials as a framework designed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while reducing regional tensions through verified compliance and continued oversight.