• The Trump administration is considering a proposal offering Iran up to $30 billion in aid for civilian nuclear energy, contingent on Iran fully abandoning uranium enrichment, with funding expected from Gulf allies. While the initiative aims to restart stalled nuclear talks following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, skepticism remains over Iran’s compliance and willingness to meet these stringent terms.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is actively discussing a new policy framework that could offer Iran up to $30 billion in civilian nuclear energy aid in exchange for its full abandonment of uranium enrichment, according to senior U.S. officials and multiple diplomatic sources. The proposal, aimed at restarting nuclear talks halted by recent regional conflict, carries significant implications for U.S. foreign policy, Middle East security, and American taxpayers.

The proposal, which has not been publicly announced but was confirmed by four individuals involved in the discussions, would allow Iran to pursue nuclear energy for civilian use only—without enrichment capabilities—while lifting select sanctions and unlocking $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held overseas.

Trump Officials Weigh Incentives, Limitations

The proposed package includes a condition that Iran achieve zero uranium enrichment, a red line that President Trump’s team considers non-negotiable.

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“We’re exploring a framework that allows for civilian nuclear development—without enrichment, without weaponization. That’s our bottom line,” said United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, following high-level meetings last week at the White House with Gulf partners.

The U.S. is pressing its Arab allies—primarily Qatar and the United Arab Emirates—to fund between $20 billion and $30 billion toward constructing a non-enrichment-based nuclear infrastructure inside Iran. Witkoff emphasized that “the U.S. will not directly fund this project; we expect our regional partners to shoulder the investment.”

The proposed facilities would mirror the UAE’s nuclear model, which imports enriched uranium under strict international oversight.

Secret Talks Follow Ceasefire Agreement

Talks resumed shortly after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire paused hostilities between Israel and Iran. Qatar, which mediated the ceasefire, will also facilitate the next phase of negotiations, according to sources.

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A potential civilian nuclear site could replace Iran’s Fordo facility, a long-contentious enrichment site. U.S. officials confirmed that “removing enrichment from Fordo is a key element of the discussions.”

President Trump announced Wednesday that U.S. and Iranian officials could meet as early as next week, although Iran’s foreign ministry has denied confirming any meeting. “We’ll see what they say. Maybe we sign something, maybe we don’t. But it’ll be on our terms,” President Trump said during a NATO summit press briefing.

Skepticism Remains Amid Internal Iranian Signals

Despite Washington’s optimism, Iran’s parliament this week approved a bill ending cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, raising concerns about transparency and future compliance.

Iran experts remain divided. Some argue that the pressure campaign has softened Tehran’s stance, while others warn the regime may now accelerate its nuclear ambitions.

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“It’s a calculated gamble. Iran could either come to the table or double down on going nuclear,” said Dr. Sameer Rad, senior analyst at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for direct negotiations: “We want peace, but it has to be with Iran directly. No intermediaries,” Rubio stated in The Hague.

What’s Next: Deal or Deadlock?

While the Trump administration has not committed to final terms, the policy shift signals a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations—one that blends diplomatic carrot with military deterrence.

Whether Iran will accept the non-enrichment clause remains uncertain. But with Gulf allies onboard and a fragile ceasefire holding, momentum is building.

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