Iran sends new nuclear proposal to US through Qatar: Ex-Pakistan envoy

Senior diplomat and former Pakistan ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has revealed that Iran has sent a new nuclear proposal to Washington through Qatar, raising hopes of diplomatic progress between the two countries.

According to Khan, under the proposed formula, Iran could agree to reduce its uranium enrichment level to 3.6 per cent, which is considered suitable for civilian purposes.

However, the issue of Iran’s existing stockpile of enriched uranium remains a major obstacle between the two sides.

A senior Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that Washington was reviewing the proposal submitted by Tehran.

However, senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei has made it clear that formal negotiations cannot begin, nor can the Strait of Hormuz be reopened, unless Iran’s seven key conditions are accepted and implemented.

The conditions include the lifting of US sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets and payment of war reparations.

Washington, meanwhile, is insisting that nuclear issues be included in the initial discussions.

Masood Khan warned that any fresh military strikes between the United States and Iran could trigger a severe economic crisis, affecting not only the Middle East but the entire world.

He said Pakistan had played a historic and pivotal role in bringing Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table, adding that Islamabad’s sustained diplomatic efforts had raised hopes for peace in the region.

Khan further said Pakistan, Qatar and Oman were continuing joint diplomatic efforts to promote regional security, lasting stability and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

He stressed that ending Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and across the region, along with securing an immediate ceasefire, remained among Pakistan’s top priorities.

According to Khan, Pakistan’s consistent diplomatic engagement has helped the country emerge as an influential and trusted mediator on the international stage.