Iran made a proposal that could have prevented a U.S. strike — British Prime Minister’s adviser
Jonathan Powell, the British Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser, stated that during negotiations with the U.S., Iran put forward a proposal regarding its nuclear program that could have prevented military action.
The Guardian reported this, citing sources.
It is noted that Powell participated in negotiations between the US and Iran in Geneva on February 26—two days before the start of the US-Israeli operation.
According to the publication’s sources, the British delegation was surprised by the scope of the Iranian proposal.
“It wasn’t a complete agreement, but it was progress, and it was hardly the Iranians’ final offer. The British team expected the next round of talks to build on the progress made,” one source noted.
As emphasized, Tehran’s proposal could have served as a basis for continuing diplomatic efforts rather than resorting to force.
Powell’s participation in the talks partly explains London’s cautious stance on the U.S. military operation against Iran, which has caused tension in relations between the UK and the U.S.
According to sources, the British government did not see convincing evidence of an imminent threat of an Iranian missile strike on Europe or of Tehran’s imminent acquisition of nuclear weapons, which also influenced its assessment of the situation.
Iran has outlined conditions fora ceasefire in the Persian Gulf region — Reuters.
As a reminder, Iran reported damage to thousands of civilian facilities following attacks by the U.S. and Israel.
Iran also accused the U.S. of intending to stage a new 9/11.
