U.S. Shows Flexibility on Iran's Nuclear Activities, Agrees to Unfreeze Only 25% of Frozen Assets

According to Reuters, a senior Iranian official said on Monday, May 18, that the U.S. has shown flexibility in allowing Iran to conduct limited peaceful nuclear activities under International Atomic Energy Agency supervision. However, Washington has so far agreed only to unfreeze 25% of Iran’s frozen assets on a phased schedule. The Iranian official stated that Iran is requesting the U.S. reconsider both positions, while reiterating goals to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift maritime sanctions.