In a surprising policy shift, the Trump administration has agreed to allow Iran to keep its civilian nuclear power plants as part of a prospective peace deal. The decision, announced by a senior White House official, signals a major concession that could bring the two sides closer to a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations.

U.S. Cites UAE Model to Justify Iran’s Civilian Nuclear Rights

The White House official explained that the U.S. is not opposed to civilian nuclear energy in Iran,citing the United Arab Emirates’ program as a precedent that cannot be weaponized. According to the report, the UAE’s nuclear infrastructure has been designed to prevent conversion into weapons, a point the U.S. uses to justify its concession to Iran.

Memorandum of Understanding Demands Destruction of Iran’s On‑Site Stockpile

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) requires Iran to destroy its current stockpile of nuclear material on‑site and remove it from the country. The U.S. and China will be tasked with excavating deeply buried fissile material, as noted in the source.. While safeguards against weaponization remain unclear, any Iranian move toward nuclear weapons would collapse the agreement.

60‑Day Ceasefire and Economic Re‑Integration Promised in Geneva Talks

The deal, which may be signed as early as Sunday in Geneva,includes a 60‑day ceasefire to finalize details with Iran, the U.S., Israel , and Lebanon. It also promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade, with economic reintegration for Iran contingent on compliance, according to the report.

Unclear Safeguards and the Question of Iran’s Compliance

While the U.S. signals 80‑85% confidence in the deal’s signing, the exact safeguards that will prevent Iran from scaling up its nuclear power plants to bomb‑making facilities remain unknown. the source notes that any steps taken by the Islamic Republic to make a nuclear weapon would derail any potential deal, leaving readers uncertain about enforcement mechanisms.

Trump’s Reaction to Leaked Terms and VP Vance’s Expected Role

President Trump criticized Iranian leaks about the terms, calling them false, while Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to attend the signing. The report highlights that the U.S. official said most of Iran’s government, including hardliners, are on board with the proposal, suggesting internal consensus on the MOU.

According to the source, the U.S. has repeatedly stated that a deal was close at hand,and the potential signing in Geneva could mark a turning point in U.S.-Iran diplomacy.