Muscat/Tehran/Washington, June 4 -- Iran is ready to consider a proposal to create a regional uranium enrichment consortium within the framework of the nuclear deal with the United States, but only if it is located on Iranian territory, the Axios reported, citing a senior Iranian official.
Oman proposed the creation of a regional consortium to enrich uranium for civilian purposes under the auspices of the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Axios reported earlier. The location of the consortium's facilities remains in question, but the
US reportedly wants them to be located outside of Iran.
"If the consortium operates within the territory of Iran, it may warrant consideration. However, should it be based outs...