Iran stated it did not agree to indefinitely halt uranium enrichment and will not accept being an exception to international law. It warned that Trump's statements could negatively impact ongoing negotiations, suggesting a potential new aggression. Iranian officials are scheduled to attend a new round of talks in Islamabad next week.
Iran's nuclear program remains a key point of contention in the US-Iran standoff, with President Donald Trump vowing to remove Iran's nuclear materials. The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly rebuked Trump's claim, asserting that Iran's enriched uranium will not be transferred elsewhere. Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, such as energy production.
The United States is considering a potential exchange involving the release of approximately $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in return for Iran providing enriched uranium. This proposal aims to reduce Iran’s uranium enrichment levels as part of a broader nuclear agreement, potentially easing tensions. However, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding international verification mechanisms.
An Iranian official warned that talks with the US could collapse due to Trump’s assertions, dismissing claims that Tehran would ship its enriched uranium abroad or halt enrichment indefinitely. He cautioned that such public statements could complicate ongoing diplomacy, suggesting Trump might be using diplomacy to exhaust it and plan a new aggression. Iran is prepared to respond forcefully.
Iran rejected Trump’s claims regarding uranium recovery and firmly denied any agreement to transfer enriched uranium to the United States. Iranian officials dismissed the idea as false and stressed that uranium enrichment is a national asset. Diplomatic progress remains stalled due to ongoing disagreements between the two sides.
President Trump indicated potential progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations, suggesting a 'nuclear dust' post-agreement. The market rose following his comments, with increased interest in the uranium enrichment market. Key unresolved questions remain regarding enrichment limits and IAEA inspection terms, with market movements likely tied to official announcements and Iranian rhetoric.