Surprise US Amendments in Iran Agreement Talks: Full Freeze on Enrichment and Facility Repairs

The US delegation, led by envoy Steve Witkoff, presented today, Friday (May 1, 2026), a set of new amendments to the draft agreement proposed to the Iranian side, heavily focused on bringing the nuclear file back to the discussion table. An informed source conveyed that Washington requested Tehran provide a written pledge to freeze any transfers of enriched uranium throughout the negotiation period, along with an official commitment not to begin repairing or operating any nuclear facilities damaged by strikes. Sources considered that these demands aim to create a "clean" negotiating environment away from any sudden nuclear escalation that could sabotage de-escalation efforts.