Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear program under deal with US

The United States and Iran are on the verge of signing a peace deal, with a senior Trump administration official estimating an 80% to 85% probability of an agreement being reached within days. U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Iran's assets will remain frozen and sanctions will continue until a final peace deal is achieved. Trump also expressed a willingness to speak with Iran's leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, following the finalization of such an agreement. Earlier reports indicated a tentative deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran receiving economic benefits at a later stage as it meets U.S. demands. Issues concerning Iran's nuclear program were slated for future discussions, with the aim of cautiously ending the conflict. In a separate development, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejected a U.S. proposal to utilize Iranian assets for reconstruction in Gulf states. Gharibabadi characterized the proposal as a 'new internationally wrongful act' and warned of an 'appropriate response.' The U.S. had reportedly explored redirecting frozen Iranian funds to compensate allies for damages attributed to Iran. The 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), previously aimed to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Key provisions of that deal included uranium enrichment limits, plutonium production restrictions, and extensive monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Potential Republican support for the new agreement has been questioned.