The Trump administration has stated that Iran has tentatively agreed to dispose of its enriched uranium during ongoing discussions with the United States. A senior official indicated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved a preliminary agreement, although final terms have yet to be established.
The official noted that the possibility of a deal remains uncertain. Prior to the military operation dubbed “Epic Fury,” Iran’s nuclear system was described as “oppressively slow and opaque,” and the situation has reportedly worsened since then.
Details of the framework agreement are expected to take several days to finalize. The official explained that the nearly reached agreement would involve a two-step process: the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of the U.S. blockade, followed by negotiations on mechanisms that would allow Iran to abandon various aspects of its nuclear program.
The U.S. aims for Iran to commit to disposing of enriched uranium and addressing other nuclear concerns. The Trump administration believes this deal would be more advantageous than the 2015 agreement reached under former President Barack Obama, which permitted uranium enrichment up to a certain level.
Officials are still working on the specifics of the uranium disposal mechanism with representatives authorized by Iran’s Supreme Leader. The decision regarding the unfreezing of Iranian assets has not yet been made, but any easing of sanctions will be aligned with the fulfillment of U.S. national security objectives under Donald Trump.
In summary, the official stated that the current situation reflects a significant shift, with Iranians now willing to make “serious concessions” on issues they previously resisted discussing.
In related developments, reports indicate that President Trump faced a decision over the weekend on whether to continue negotiations with Iran or escalate military action. He ultimately announced that a “memorandum of understanding” has largely been agreed upon, with only final details remaining. The memorandum includes provisions for opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Prior to this announcement, both parties had indicated that the memorandum primarily aims to halt military conflict. If agreed upon, the final deal would be refined over the next 30 to 60 days, addressing Iran’s nuclear program among other issues.
However, a Reuters report following Trump’s statement suggested that Iran has not agreed to transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium, clarifying that this issue was not part of the preliminary agreement. The source reiterated that nuclear matters will be discussed in the context of the final agreement negotiations.
The Trump administration claims Iran has tentatively agreed to dispose of its enriched uranium amid ongoing negotiations. While a preliminary agreement has been reached, final terms are still pending, and the situation remains fluid.