Washington: Donald Trump on Friday said the United States will coordinate with Iran to recover its enriched uranium stockpile and transport it back to American territory, in what could signal a major development in ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Speaking in a phone interview with Reuters, Trump said the process would be carried out at a “nice leisurely pace,” indicating a controlled and cooperative effort between the two countries. He suggested that US teams would work alongside Iran on the ground, using heavy machinery to locate and extract the material.
“We’re going to go in with Iran… start excavating with big machinery… and bring it back to the United States,” Trump said, outlining what appears to be an unprecedented joint recovery plan.
The US President referred to the material as “nuclear dust,” adding that it would be retrieved “very soon.” His remarks come amid reports that uranium may be buried under debris at key nuclear sites following recent military strikes during weeks of heightened conflict in the region.
BREAKING: In a new post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said Washington will get all of Iran’s enriched uranium, which he refers to as “Nuclear ‘dust’.”
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Strategic Context
The statement comes at a sensitive moment, with tensions between Washington and Tehran showing signs of easing after backchannel diplomacy. Iran is believed to possess uranium enriched up to high levels, which has long been a point of concern for Western powers.
While Trump projected confidence about progress, there has been no official confirmation from Tehran regarding any agreement to hand over enriched uranium. Key aspects of the proposed arrangement—including verification, timelines, and international oversight—remain unclear.
Uncertain Road Ahead
The proposed recovery and transfer of uranium, if implemented, would mark a significant shift in US-Iran engagement and could reshape the trajectory of nuclear negotiations. However, the absence of formal confirmation from Iran and the complexity of on-ground execution leave the plan surrounded by uncertainty.
For now, Trump’s remarks indicate intent—but whether they translate into a concrete deal remains to be seen.
