Trump says Iranian enriched uranium to be destroyed under US supervision

May 2026 : US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile will either be transferred to the United States for destruction or eliminated at an agreed location under international supervision. Posting on Truth Social, the US President said the material would be handed over directly to Washington or destroyed in place in coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, with witnesses from the International Atomic Energy Agency overseeing the process. He did not specify the quantity of enriched uranium involved while previous monitoring arrangements have been conducted by the agency under various inspection frameworks.

Earlier, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency rejected reports suggesting Tehran had agreed to transfer enriched uranium abroad, saying no such commitment appears in any draft memorandum of understanding with Washington. It also disputed media claims that Iran was prepared to remove highly enriched uranium from its territory, calling the reports inaccurate and untrue.

The Washington Post reported, citing an Iranian official, that in an initial phase of a possible agreement, the United States could release frozen Iranian assets worth 12 billion dollars and ease certain maritime restrictions, including activity in the Strait of Hormuz, while broader nuclear provisions remained excluded. Both Washington and Tehran have not formally confirmed any final agreement, and discussions over nuclear transparency, sanctions relief, and regional maritime security remain ongoing amid continuing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Officials have continued to reference the role of international inspectors, particularly the International Atomic Energy Agency, as a potential guarantor of compliance should any structured framework be finalized in future negotiations. We will close with additional context noting that regional allies are closely monitoring developments, while economic and security considerations continue to shape the cautious approach taken by both sides in indirect communications and diplomatic channels. Analysts say any breakthrough will depend on verifiable commitments, phased sanctions relief, and sustained engagement through multilateral oversight mechanisms involving nuclear monitoring bodies. Further updates are expected as diplomatic consultations continue between technical teams and senior negotiators from both capitals. For now the situation remains fluid and subject to change. We will continue monitoring developments closely updates

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