The $30 billion prize: Iran's civilian nuclear program

A senior White House official revealed that the US will permit Iran to keep its civilian nuclear power program as part of a nearing peace agreement, provided robust safeguards prevent weapons development.

The MOU, set for a potential Sunday signing in Geneva, includes Iran's nuclear stockpile destruction and a 60-day ceasefire, with economic reintegration as a reward for compliance.

US and Iran have reached a critical stage in negotiations toward a comprehensive peace agreement , with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) nearing finalization.

A senior White House official confirmed that the Trump administration has made a significant concession, agreeing to allow Iran to retain its civilian nuclear power program.

The key condition is that Iran's nuclear infrastructure must be structured so it cannot be repurposed for weapons development.

The official drew parallels to the United Arab Emirates' civilian nuclear program, which is designed with intrinsic safeguards against conversion to military use.

While the principle is established, the specific verification mechanisms and monitoring protocols to ensure Iran's compliance remain undetailed.

Any attempt by Iran to pursue nuclear weapons would immediately terminate the agreement .

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This represents a major shift from previous US demands for Iran to dismantle its entire nuclear infrastructure.

The MOU mandates the destruction of Iran's current stockpile of nuclear material on-site, followed by removal from the country.

President Trump has emphasized that only the US and China possess the capability to safely excavate and dispose of deeply buried fissile material.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the 'final text' of the peace deal had been reached.

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The agreement is also slated to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and lift the US naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels.

The White House expressed high confidence, 80 to 85 percent, that the deal will be signed, with a ceremony planned for Sunday in Geneva.

The official outlined the economic reintegration of Iran as a core incentive, stating the regime 'will be rewarded for acting like a normal country rather than the largest state sponsor of terrorism,' though benefits are contingent on Iranian delivery .

Tehran's two-track response

President Trump erupted on social media over Iranian leaks, asserting that the leaked terms are 'nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing' and accused Iran of bad faith.

Vice President JD Vance is anticipated to represent the US at the signing .

Preparations are evident, with four US Air Force C-17 transports deploying to Europe carrying equipment for a potential Geneva trip.