Omani Foreign Minister announces historic breakthrough in Iranian nuclear file: 'Zero Stockpile' and imminent agreement

Omani Foreign Minister, Badr Al Busaidi, revealed dramatic developments in the course of negotiations related to the Iranian nuclear file, describing what has been achieved as an 'unprecedented breakthrough' that was not achieved in previous negotiation rounds. Al Busaidi affirmed in media statements that Tehran has given official approval to end the military aspect of its nuclear program, indicating that a diplomatic solution has become the only viable path to avoid military escalation in the region.

The Omani minister explained that the core of the new agreement is based on the principle of 'zero stockpile' of enriched materials, where Iran has agreed not to retain any quantities of uranium that could be used as fuel to make a nuclear weapon on its territory. He stressed that this clause represents a fundamental guarantee to prevent any future attempt to produce a nuclear bomb, which surpasses in its effectiveness the restrictions that were imposed in the nuclear agreement concluded in 2015 during the administration of former US President Barack Obama.

Al Busaidi touched upon the monitoring mechanisms, confirming that the agreement grants the International Atomic Energy Agency full powers for comprehensive and extensive verification of Iranian activities. He indicated that this strict monitoring system may, in advanced stages, allow American inspectors access to Iranian facilities, which enhances international trust levels in the peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear program and Tehran's commitment to the terms of the new understandings.

Regarding technical details, sources mentioned that both sides agreed to reduce uranium enrichment levels to the lowest possible degrees, and to convert current materials into nuclear fuel designated for civilian purposes only. This transformation ensures no accumulation of any dual-use materials, and closes the door to any nuclear military ambitions, which the Omani minister considered a fundamental development that reshapes the security landscape in the Middle East.

The agreement was not limited to the nuclear aspect only, but also extended to include regional issues that concern Iran's neighbors; Al Busaidi announced an initial agreement to discuss Tehran's regional activities within the framework of an expanded dialogue with Arab countries. This parallel track aims to address outstanding issues outside the nuclear framework, ensuring regional stability and building relations based on good neighborliness and joint cooperation.

Regarding the timeline for implementation, the minister stated that the Austrian capital, Vienna, will host crucial meetings next Monday, followed by complementary rounds during the same week to complete the remaining technical details. Al Busaidi expected that all implementation procedures, including addressing the stockpile file and establishing final verification mechanisms, would be completed within a period not exceeding three months from now.

The head of Omani diplomacy stressed that his country is currently seeking to reach a 'comprehensive package' that includes all necessary components to ensure the sustainability of the agreement and its respect by all international parties. Despite his reservation about revealing all precise details at the present time, he affirmed that the general picture suggests that the final signing is within reach, provided that some outstanding points requiring a little additional time are completed.

Al Busaidi warned against resorting to any military action against Iranian facilities, considering that such steps would only complicate the crisis and increase regional tensions without offering real solutions. He affirmed that experience has proven that serious dialogue is the only way to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, which is the goal that the international community currently agrees upon through active Omani mediation.

This announcement comes at a time when world capitals are awaiting the results of the upcoming Vienna rounds, where the Omani position represents a strong indicator of the imminent end of one of the most complex international crises in the last two decades. This agreement, if successful, is expected to alleviate regional polarization and open new horizons for economic and political cooperation between Iran and the international community, while ensuring the security and stability of neighboring countries.

I believe that we have solved the problem of the Iranian nuclear program through negotiation, by achieving a very important breakthrough that has not been achieved before, and if we build on this achievement, I believe that an agreement is very close.