TEHRAN (Web Desk) Iran has firmly denied claims by Donald Trump that it agreed to transfer its enriched uranium stockpile to the United States, calling such assertions “false” and reiterating its longstanding position on nuclear sovereignty.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the remarks, stating that enriched uranium is of strategic and symbolic importance to the country. “Enriched uranium is as sacred to us as Iranian soil and will not be transferred anywhere under any circumstances,” he said, according to Iranian state-linked media.
The denial comes after Trump claimed in recent interviews that Tehran had agreed to allow the United States to recover what he described as “nuclear dust” — remnants of enriched uranium allegedly buried at Iranian nuclear sites following military strikes in 2025.
Reports also indicate that Tehran continues to insist on maintaining control over its nuclear programme, which it says is intended for peaceful purposes.
The conflicting statements highlight ongoing tensions and mistrust between Washington and Tehran as diplomatic efforts continue. While the United States has pushed for strict limits on Iran’s nuclear activities — including the removal of enriched uranium stockpiles — Iran maintains that uranium enrichment remains a non-negotiable right.
Analysts say the disagreement underscores key obstacles in ongoing negotiations, with both sides presenting sharply different narratives about the progress of talks. No formal agreement has yet been confirmed, and major issues, including uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, remain unresolved.
The developments come amid broader regional tensions and fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation.
