Trump Says Iran’s Enriched Uranium May Be Destroyed Under IAEA Supervision

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Iran’s enriched uranium could either be transferred to the United States for destruction or eliminated under international supervision at a designated location, marking a notable shift in his earlier stance on the issue. The remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic discussions involving Iran’s nuclear programme and broader efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.

Trump said the material he referred to as “nuclear dust” could be destroyed in the United States, at its current location, or at another mutually agreed site. He added that any such process would be carried out under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (International Atomic Energy Agency) or a similar authority. According to him, the objective would be to ensure verification and transparency during the destruction or neutralisation of enriched uranium stocks.

The comments represent a shift from Trump’s earlier position, in which he had repeatedly insisted that Iran must hand over its enriched uranium to the United States as a precondition for any potential agreement. In his latest remarks posted on his social media platform Truth Social, he suggested more flexible options, including destruction in place or at an alternative location under international monitoring, signalling a possible softening in negotiation terms.

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Alongside the nuclear issue, Trump also commented on broader regional diplomacy, stating that negotiations aimed at resolving tensions with Iran were progressing “nicely.” He reiterated his push for countries in the region to join the Abraham Accords, a framework designed to normalise diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and several Arab nations. He said participation should be extended widely, naming countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt and Jordan as potential signatories.

Trump further argued that Iran’s participation in a future agreement could be considered if conditions are met, and claimed that expanding the accords would contribute to regional stability. He also contrasted his approach with the earlier Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiated under former President Barack Obama, which he criticised as insufficient to prevent Iran from developing nuclear capabilities.

In his statements, Trump maintained that any final agreement would either be “a great and meaningful deal or no deal at all,” warning that failure to reach consensus could lead to renewed escalation. He said his administration’s approach would differ significantly from previous negotiations, insisting on stricter verification mechanisms and stronger enforcement to prevent nuclear weapons development.

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