{
  "id": 9908482,
  "title": "Iran won't budge on nuclear program, even if US accepts peace deal: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-wont-budge-on-nuclear-program-even-if-us-accepts-peace-deal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:26:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iran-us-war-nuclear-deal-peace-plan-latest-news-donald-trump-101790388628203.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has remained steadfast in its refusal to compromise on its nuclear program, despite the possibility of a US peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending conflict in the wider West Asian war, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump has firmly stated Iran will never obtain a nuclear bomb, even as a senior Iranian official emphasized Iran's unwavering stance on its nuclear program. The diplomatic initiative, proposed by Iran and transmitted through Qatari mediators to the United States at the United Nations General Assembly, could potentially reopen the strategic waterway and halt hostilities within seven days, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi stated that the deal would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a temporary pause in regional fighting. If the US shows genuine interest in reaching a deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all conditions are reportedly in place, Araghchi said. Iran is not willing to make any concessions on its nuclear program rights, including uranium enrichment or shipping enriched uranium abroad, as confirmed by a senior Iranian official to Reuters. The Iranians also engaged with their Saudi counterparts regarding the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the importance of resolving the seven-month-old conflict that has disrupted oil flows through a critical shipping lane and impacted the global economy. The proposed plan to end hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, would require the US to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release frozen Iranian funds, and waive oil sanctions. Despite positive and constructive US official comments on the discussions through mediators, a Wall Street Journal report suggests that President Trump privately doubts Iran's willingness to meet his demands, hinting at the possibility of a renewed bombing campaign after the November midterms.",
  "summary": "Trump has vowed that Tehran will never acquire a nuclear bomb, while a senior Iranian official said that Iran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran refuses to compromise on its nuclear program, despite potential US peace deal.",
    "US peace deal could reopen Strait of Hormuz, end conflict in West Asia.",
    "Iran unwaveringly maintains rights to uranium enrichment and shipping enriched uranium."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iran's refusal to compromise on its nuclear program means a US peace deal would require Washington to make significant concessions, including lifting its blockade and waiving oil sanctions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Pezeshkian says Iran will allow UN nuclear inspectors to return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/pezeshkian-says-iran-will-allow-un-nuclear-inspectors-to-return",
        "published": "2026-09-26T03:36:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "iran us war nuclear deal peace plan latest news donald trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-us-war-nuclear-deal-peace-plan-latest-news-donald-trump",
        "published": "2026-09-26T04:26:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iran peace roadmap as bombing threat returns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-iran-peace-roadmap-as-bombing-threat-returns",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:34:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}