US Demands Iran Send Enriched Uranium to US or Another Country for Disposal
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The United States is demanding that Iran dilute its enriched uranium stockpile and ship it to the US or another country for disposal or use as nuclear fuel. The demand is part of ongoing negotiations, which could extend into autumn or beyond. Some officials doubt an agreement will be reached, and if talks fail, the US may declare the uranium will remain under the rubble of nuclear sites bombed in June 2025.
The US Demand
The United States has called for Iran to dilute its enriched uranium and export it to American soil or a third country, according to a New York Times report. The uranium would then be either disposed of or used as fuel for nuclear power plants. The demand is a central condition in the proposed settlement of the Iran nuclear issue.
Negotiation Outlook
Talks on the nuclear program could last until autumn 2026 or longer, officials briefed on the matter said. Some within the US government are skeptical that a deal can be struck over the fate of the uranium stockpile. If negotiations collapse, the US position may shift to declaring that the uranium will stay buried beneath the rubble of nuclear sites destroyed in June 2025 strikes.
What's Next
Negotiations are set to continue in the coming weeks, with no fixed deadline. However, the widening gap between the US demand and Iranian compliance leaves the outcome highly uncertain.
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US Demands Iran Send Enriched Uranium to US or Another Country for Disposal
