President Donald Trump reiterated his demand on Monday that Iran hand over its enriched uranium for the purpose of destruction, but he said it could be destroyed in the United States, Iran, or “another acceptable location” deemed fit by the federal government.
“The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the United States to be brought home and destroyed or, preferably, in conjunction and coordination with the Islamic Republic of Iran, destroyed in place or, at another acceptable location, with the Atomic Energy Commission, or its equivalent, being witness to this process and event,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Iran’s transfer of its nuclear material has been a key demand of the U.S. since the war began nearly three months ago. Enriched uranium could be used to develop nuclear weapons.
The demand comes amid renewed peace talks that may culminate in an agreement. Over the weekend, Trump indicated the negotiations were progressing well. However, no agreement has been reached yet.
The talks precluded the need for additional U.S. airstrikes against Iran, which Trump was considering beforehand. Now, he seems intent on reaching a deal if Iranian officials negotiate in good faith. Many Republican lawmakers have voiced skepticism about Iran in recent days.
