President Donald Trump said the U.S. will make any agreement with Iran contingent on the delivery of its enriched uranium reserves [1].
This demand represents a significant escalation in nuclear disarmament requirements. If implemented, the move would strip Iran of materials capable of being weaponized, potentially altering the security landscape of the Middle East.
According to the conditions, Iran would have 60 days to dispose of its uranium [1]. The requirement specifically targets reserves with 60% enrichment [1]. Trump said that a portion of the material would be diluted, and the remainder would be transferred to Russia [1].
Trump referenced six weeks of negotiations leading up to these terms [2]. He said the condition is necessary to secure a beneficial peace pact and end the ongoing conflict [1, 2].
Reports on the status of the deal vary. Some sources indicate that Iran has already agreed to deliver the uranium and that a peace deal is near [2]. Other reports suggest the two nations are close to a one-page memorandum to end the conflict without mentioning uranium [3].
Further contradictions exist regarding Tehran's current position. While some reports suggest a deal is imminent, other sources said Iran is still reviewing the latest U.S. proposals and has not yet committed to the terms [4].
“Iran would have 60 days to dispose of its uranium”
The insistence on a 60-day window for the transfer of 60% enriched uranium creates a high-stakes ultimatum for Tehran. By involving Russia as the recipient of the materials, the U.S. is utilizing a multilateral approach to ensure the uranium is removed from Iranian soil. However, the conflicting reports regarding a 'one-page memorandum' suggest that the U.S. and Iran may be negotiating on two different tracks: one for a general ceasefire and another for specific nuclear disarmament.
