Trump States US Will Retrieve Iran’s Uranium at a ‘Leisurely Pace’

Trump states that the US will recover Iran’s enriched uranium as negotiations proceed, while Tehran dismisses any transfer outside its borders.

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will collaborate with Iran to retrieve its enriched uranium and transport it to America, detailing what he characterized as a gradual, cooperative process as negotiations progress.

“We will organize everything effectively.” We will proceed into Iran at a comfortable pace, beginning our excavation efforts with large machinery… “We’ll bring it back to the United States,” Trump stated in a phone interview.

He stated that the material, which he referred to as “nuclear dust,” would be collected “very soon,” alluding to remnants from attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities conducted by the United States and Israel in 2025.

The proposal was met with an immediate and firm rejection from Tehran. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, stated that the nation will not permit the transfer of its uranium overseas.

“Iran’s enriched uranium will not be transferred anywhere; transferring uranium to the United States has never been an option for us,” he stated on state television.

The disagreement highlights one of the most contentious issues in the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, as both sides strive to reach a broader agreement aimed at ending the conflict and addressing concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

It is estimated that Iran holds over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to as much as 60 percent purity. While this level is not classified as weapons-grade, it is considerably higher than what is generally needed for civilian energy applications.

Trump has consistently asserted that stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons was a key goal of the war. Iran maintains that its nuclear activities are solely intended for peaceful civilian purposes.

In spite of the disagreement, Trump conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the speed of negotiations.

“I believe the deal will progress swiftly. “We’re getting along very well with Iran,” he stated, noting that additional discussions would likely occur “probably over the weekend.”

He also mentioned that he could travel to Islamabad once an agreement is reached, although he pointed out that no final decision has been made.

As discussions advance, the United States has persisted in applying pressure on Iran, with Trump affirming that a naval blockade will stay in effect until a conclusive agreement is reached.

Simultaneously, he stated that both nations were collaborating on initiatives to eliminate mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil transport that has been significantly affected by the conflict.

Trump also rejected reports indicating that the United States was contemplating a $20 billion cash-for-uranium agreement.

“That is completely untrue.” “No money is being exchanged,” he stated.