NewsWorld newsIranAyatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a directive saying that near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad which is one of the key demands set out by Donald Trump12:15, 21 May 2026Updated 12:15, 21 May 2026Iran's Supreme Leader has said that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad as Donald Trump wants.‌The stance by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's will further frustrate the US President and complicate talks on ending the war in the Middle East.‌Iran's Supreme Leader issued a directive on uranium should not be sent abroad, according to two senior Iranian sources said Reuters and it hardens Tehran's stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks.‌Israeli officials say that Trump has assured Israel that Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, needed to make an atomic weapon, will be sent out of Iran and that any peace deal must include a clause on this.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsIranDonald Trump