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Iran has firmly rejected claims that it would transfer enriched uranium to the United States, with senior officials describing the idea as unacceptable and outside the scope of ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Speaking to the Associated Press in an interview on Saturday, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh categorically dismissed the possibility of any such move. “No enriched material is going to be shipped to the United States,” he said, emphasizing that the proposal was a “non-starter” for Tehran.
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Khatibzadeh reiterated that while Iran remains open to addressing international concerns regarding its nuclear program, it will not entertain demands it considers unreasonable. His remarks come in response to recent statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that Washington could retrieve what he described as “nuclear dust” from Iran—comments widely interpreted as referring to the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
The dispute highlights persistent divisions between the two sides, particularly over the scope and terms of any future nuclear agreement. According to Khatibzadeh, progress toward renewed negotiations has been stalled by what he described as “maximalist” demands from the United States. He indicated that Iran is not prepared to proceed with further talks until Washington moderates its position.
Recent diplomatic engagement between the two countries included a round of negotiations held in Islamabad earlier this month. However, no follow-up meeting has been scheduled, with both sides appearing to remain far apart on key issues.
Iran has instead called for the establishment of a “framework agreement” as a prerequisite for advancing discussions. Officials in Tehran argue that such a framework would provide a clearer basis for negotiations and help avoid further deadlock.
The latest developments follow a temporary pause in hostilities announced on April 7, when Trump described a proposed 10-point ceasefire plan put forward by Iran as a “workable basis” for dialogue. Despite this, tensions remain high, and uncertainty continues to surround the future of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing nuclear dispute.
As both sides hold firm to their positions, prospects for a breakthrough appear limited in the near term, underscoring the fragile state of U.S.–Iran relations.
