Trump Rejects Long-Term Uranium Enrichment Suspension Proposal in Iran–U.S. Cease-Fire Talks

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200

During the latest round of Iran–U.S. negotiations aimed at reducing tension and reaching a cease-fire agreement, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he disapproved of a proposal suggesting a 20-year suspension of Iran’s uranium enrichment program. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, the offer had been introduced as part of wider efforts to revive dialogue over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and security guarantees following renewed regional instability. Trump emphasized that the proposed duration was 'too long' and that he preferred a plan offering more immediate and enforceable measures. His remarks reflect ongoing divisions within U.S. political circles about how best to deal with Iran’s nuclear capabilities while balancing pressures from allies in the Middle East and domestic concerns over long-term commitments.

Sources close to the negotiation teams indicated that talks have stalled due to differing expectations about the scope and verification mechanisms of an