The administration of Donald Trump is open to considering a proposal that would permit Iran to maintain limited, symbolic nuclear enrichment, provided it leaves no viable pathway to developing a weapon, a senior U.S. official told Axios.

According to the official, the president would be willing to accept a deal that is substantial and can be defended politically at home, warning that Tehran risks losing the opportunity if it delays or makes insufficient concessions. Some advisers, however, have urged patience as negotiations continue.

At the same time, the United States Department of Defense has presented the president with a range of military options, including scenarios that could directly target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who is viewed by some as a potential successor. One adviser said contingency plans exist for multiple outcomes, though the president’s ultimate decision remains unclear.