A sense of urgency, however, remains, said Ali Vaez, the Iran director for International Crisis Group, an organization focused on resolving conflicts. “I think they have bridged some gaps, but they are not yet at a point to cross the finish line and that is concerning because time is running out,” Mr. Vaez said. But he added, “I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon. Can’t let that happen.”Iran, however, has maintained that it will never totally give up nuclear enrichment. Iran was expected to offer a proposal designed to maintain some level of enrichment while also allowing Mr. Trump to declare victory.

Source: International New York Times February 26, 2026 15:33 UTC