Washington: US President Donald Trump has once again made a major claim. Posting on social media on Friday, he stated that Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium to the United States. Trump referred to this material as “nuclear dust.” Trump frequently uses the term “nuclear dust” to describe enriched uranium. This is the material that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons .( Weapons:)
US Had Attacked Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Last year, during a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites using B-2 bombers. Trump asserts that, as a result of those attacks, a significant quantity of enriched uranium was buried beneath those sites. Now, Iran is reportedly willing to return this material to the United States.
Trump Had Made This Claim Previously as Well
Prior to this, Trump had made the very same claim on Thursday. He stated that Iran had expressed its willingness to return the “nuclear dust” to the US. According to him, this agreement would constitute a major step toward dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities. It would also help bring an end to the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Trump believes that this would fulfill a key US demand and ensure that Iran is unable to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump’s Claim Remains Unconfirmed
As of now, Trump’s claim has not been independently confirmed. Neither the Iranian government nor any mediating nation has stated that Tehran has entered into such an agreement. No official statement has yet been issued by Iran regarding this matter. Some reports suggest that negotiations are indeed underway, though the full details remain unclear.
Iran Must Not Possess Nuclear Weapons
The United States has consistently maintained that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. It is generally believed that Iran possesses approximately 400 kilograms of enriched uranium. If Iran were to hand this over to the United States, it would significantly undermine its nuclear ambitions. Iran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful. For the time being, however, this remains merely a claim by Trump; the world is awaiting its verification.
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