US Sets New Demands for a Potential Iran Deal: What Are They?

The United States has outlined new demands as part of efforts toward a potential deal with Iran, with Vice President Vance calling for reduced nuclear enrichment by Tehran.

Vance's framing of the demand is seen by some observers as leaving room for compromise between the two sides, rather than representing an outright rejection of further negotiation. Significant obstacles are reported to remain, however, before any agreement could be reached.

Nuclear enrichment levels have long been a central sticking point in talks between the US and Iran, with Washington seeking limits on Iran's capacity to enrich uranium and Tehran defending its right to a civilian nuclear program.

The latest demands come amid continued diplomatic engagement over Iran's nuclear program, with both sides reportedly weighing the terms under which negotiations could move forward.

It remains unclear how Iran will respond to the new US position, or whether the stated room for compromise will be enough to bridge the remaining gaps between the two sides.