President Donald Trump has made it clear that the U.S. will not allow Iran to continue enriching uranium, a position that has become a central focus of ongoing nuclear negotiations. This reaffirmation comes as reports surfaced suggesting that the Trump administration had proposed a framework that would permit limited uranium enrichment on Iranian soil under specific conditions. The proposal, if it exists, appears to contradict earlier statements made by senior officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who have maintained a firm stance against allowing Iran to expand its enrichment capabilities. The White House has not officially confirmed the existence of such a proposal, but the fact that it has surfaced in the media suggests that it may have been part of backchannel discussions. The report, which was cited by Axios, stated that the U.S. had proposed a framework for limited enrichment, with the understanding that Iran would agree to certain constraints on its nuclear program in return. However, the report’s details have not been independently verified, and sources remain unclear on the exact terms of the proposal. Trump’s statement on social media, which emphasized the U.S.’s refusal to permit any uranium enrichment, is seen as a direct response to the Axios report. This has fueled speculation that the administration may be seeking a compromise or alternative path to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, rather than adhering to a rigid stance. The U.S. and Iran, however, remain at an impasse, with Iran insisting on its right to enrich uranium as part of its sovereign nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, speaking from an event in Egypt, re-affirmed that Iran would not accept a ban on uranium enrichment and stated that Iran’s position is rooted in its national interests. Araqchi also indicated that his government would respond to any U.S. proposal soon, though he did not comment on its specifics. The proposal reportedly included the idea that Iran could join a regional consortium for uranium enrichment as a potential alternative, but Iranian officials have dismissed this as an inadequate solution. The White House has not yet disclosed how long it intends to continue negotiations, but officials have warned that Iran may be using the ongoing talks to delay any potential U.S. actions, including the threat of U.N. snapback sanctions, which are set to expire in October. In a statement from the Iranian government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, a spokesperson for the Iranian government, confirmed that Iran would not abandon negotiations but emphasized that it would not yield to U.S. demands. She added that all scenarios remain open and that Iran is prepared to engage in any possible discussions. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to negotiate, with the outcome potentially having far-reaching implications for international relations and nuclear security.