Iran plans to lower its uranium enrichment from the current 60% level, according to reports from Pakistan. The decision comes as diplomatic talks on the country's nuclear program continue.
Why the 60% threshold matters
Enrichment at 60% purity is far above the level needed for civilian energy use. It has been a major sticking point in negotiations, with Western governments warning that it brings Iran close to weapons-grade material — though Tehran insists its program is peaceful. Reducing enrichment would be a concrete step toward easing tensions.
The state of the talks
Negotiations have been ongoing for months, with Iran and world powers trying to revive elements of the 2015 nuclear deal or craft a new framework. The exact format and participants of the current talks have not been disclosed in the report, but they are understood to involve multiple parties. Iran’s willingness to dial back enrichment suggests a possible opening for progress.
Pakistan's report
Details of the planned reduction emerged through Pakistani sources, though it is unclear whether Pakistan is directly involved in the talks or simply relaying information. The report did not specify a timeline for the enrichment cut or what level Iran would target next.
International reaction has been muted so far. No official confirmation has come from Tehran or from negotiators. The lack of immediate response from other capitals leaves the report hanging as a claim rather than a confirmed policy shift.
What happens next depends on whether the reduction actually takes place and whether it satisfies the other parties at the table. The next round of talks has not been publicly scheduled.
