The US and Iran exchanged proposals on suspending Iranian nuclear activities during negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend. Iran suggested a five-year suspension, while the US advocates for 20 years. After the talks ended without agreement, Trump announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Nuclear tensions between the US and Iran have intensified since the end of the 2015 international agreement, with Iran increasing its enriched uranium stockpile to about 440 kg. The current conflict has been ongoing since late February, directly impacting global energy markets and driving oil prices up more than 50%.
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Negotiations between American and Iranian representatives took place in Pakistan over the weekend
Iran proposed suspension of nuclear activities for five years
US advocates for a 20-year suspension period
Talks ended without agreement
Trump announced naval blockade of Iranian ports after negotiations ended
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Iran indicated possible military retaliation in the Persian Gulf
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Negotiations lasted 21 hours
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US demands removal of approximately 440 kg of enriched uranium from Iranian territory
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Russia offered to receive Iranian uranium, as it did in the 2015 agreement when it received 11 tons
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