Iran has unveiled a new proposal that precludes talks on its uranium enrichment program but calls for a global control system to eliminate nuclear weapons. The Iranian proposal also offers help in stabilizing Afghanistan, fighting terrorism and developing energy projects. On Thursday, State Department spokesperson P.J. Crowley said the proposal fails to meet US concerns but will still be considered.

State Department spokesperson P.J. Crowley: “It is not really responsive to our greatest concern, which is obviously Iran’s nuclear program…Iran has failed to meet its obligations, has failed to cooperate sufficiently with the IAEA. So we remain open to direct dialogue with Iran. If we can get to that point, we would expect to engage on the full range of issues, including our concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.”