As part of the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran has dropped a number of key demands, such as the requirement to close the international investigation into the origin of traces of uranium at a number of sites, Reuters reported, citing a statement by an unnamed U.S. official who wished to remain anonymous.
The agency's interlocutor noted that last week, Iran effectively dropped the main claims that it said were complicating the deal.
"We think they have finally crossed the Rubicon and moved toward possibly getting back into the deal on terms that President Biden can accept," the official added. "If we are closer today, it's because Iran has moved. They conceded on issues that they have been holding onto from the beginning."
The source said that Washington is still studying the Iranian response.
"If we get this deal, yes, we do lift some sanctions, but Iran has to dismantle its nuclear program," the U.S. representative admitted.
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said that most states involved in the nuclear talks with Iran agree with the EU proposal for a deal. The head of the European diplomacy stressed that Iran's response to the EU proposals was reasonable, but pointed out that the U.S. had not yet responded officially.
