Iran poised to reject U.S. nuclear deal as Trump warns of regional threat

Iran is preparing to reject a new U.S. nuclear deal proposal, describing it as a “non-starter” that does not meet Tehran’s demands or ease restrictions on uranium enrichment.

The proposal, delivered on June 1, 2025, by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi during a brief visit to Tehran, aims to resolve a decades-old nuclear dispute. However, Iranian officials have made clear that the plan falls short of their expectations.

An Iranian diplomat stated that Tehran will soon provide a formal response but emphasized that the U.S. offer fails to address key Iranian interests, particularly the immediate lifting of all U.S.-imposed sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s oil-dependent economy.

The stakes remain high as the Trump administration seeks to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons capability, which it warns could spark a regional arms race and threaten Israel’s security.

“The stakes are high for both sides. Mr. Trump wants to curtail Tehran's potential to produce a nuclear weapon that could trigger a regional nuclear arms race and perhaps threaten Israel.”

Iran’s rejection signals continued tension and uncertainty over the future of nuclear negotiations, with both sides entrenched in their positions.

The U.S. proposal, mediated by Oman, represents a diplomatic effort to bridge differences, but Tehran’s insistence on sanction relief remains a major obstacle to progress.

As talks continue, the international community watches closely, aware that failure to reach an agreement could escalate regional instability.

Iran is set to reject a U.S. nuclear deal proposal, calling it a “non-starter” that ignores Tehran’s interests, as President Trump warns of a regional threat. The U.S. plan, mediated by Oman, demands curbs on Iran’s nuclear program, while Tehran insists on lifting economic sanctions.